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Population Review

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

White59.4%
Black or African American19.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

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.