Wake County, NC — Population & Demographics
Wake County, NC has a population of 1,151,009. The median household income is $101,763 and the median age is 37.2.
1,151,009
Population
$101,763
Median Income
$422,800
Median Home Value
37.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.4% |
| Black or African American | 19.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,763
Median Household Income
$52,949
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$422,800
Median Home Value
$1,508
Median Rent
64.4%
Homeownership
Education
94.0%
High School+
56.3%
Bachelor's+
Frequently Asked Questions
Wake County, NC has a population of 1,151,009 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Wake County, NC is $101,763.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.