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Population Review

Wake Forest town, NC — Population & Demographics

Wake Forest town, NC has a population of 51,199. The median household income is $120,777 and the median age is 38.8.

51,199

Population

$120,777

Median Income

$435,000

Median Home Value

38.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White67.3%
Black or African American19.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$120,777

Median Household Income

$49,241

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$435,000

Median Home Value

$1,458

Median Rent

74.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.8%

High School+

57.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

68.5%

Public Transit

25.1%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

52.8%

Foreign Born

91.0%

Non-English at Home

8.2%

Veterans

9.3%

With Disability

94.3%

Health Insurance

97.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.9%
Manufacturing10.1%
Information7.1%
Public Administration5.5%
Retail Trade4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.8%
Construction3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Wake Forest town, NC has a population of 51,199 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wake Forest town, NC is $120,777, with 1.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Wake Forest town, NC is $435,000, with median rent at $1,458.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.