Wendell, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wendell, North Carolina is 11,585 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $93,848, the median home value is $316,700, and the median age is 38.3.
The population has grown 186.6% since 2010 (5,877 → 16,845).
11,585
Population
1230
People / sq mi
$93,848
Median Income
$316,700
Median Home Value
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Wendell covers 9.4 sq mi of land at 1230 people per square mile.
About Wendell, NC
Remote work is unusually prominent in Wendell: 24.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 11,585 residents, Wendell is a city in North Carolina.
Median household income is $93,848, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $316,700, with typical rent around $1,397.
37.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 24.2% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Wendell — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Wendell town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wendell town had a population of 5,877 in 2010 and 16,845 in 2024, a 2.9× growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,845 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 7.98%.
16,845
Population (2024)
5,877
Population (2010)
16,845
Peak (2024)
7.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,877 |
| 2011 | 6,071 |
| 2012 | 6,141 |
| 2013 | 6,111 |
| 2014 | 6,148 |
| 2015 | 6,243 |
| 2016 | 6,710 |
| 2017 | 7,233 |
| 2018 | 7,798 |
| 2019 | 8,577 |
| 2020 | 9,991 |
| 2021 | 11,579 |
| 2022 | 12,444 |
| 2023 | 14,483 |
| 2024 | 16,845 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 25.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$93,848
Median Household Income
$39,632
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$316,700
Median Home Value
$1,397
Median Rent
74.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.5%
High School+
37.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
66.4%
Public Transit
24.2%
Work From Home
29.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
35.7%
Foreign Born
83.5%
Non-English at Home
8.4%
Veterans
18.9%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
90.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.1% |
| Construction | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 5.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Retail Trade | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wendell, North Carolina has a population of 11,585 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Wendell, North Carolina is $93,848, with 3.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wendell, North Carolina is $316,700, with median monthly rent at $1,397 and a homeownership rate of 74.0%.
The median age in Wendell, North Carolina is 38.3 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
The population has grown 186.6% since 2010 (5,877 → 16,845).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.