Fuquay-Varina is a town located in Wake County North Carolina. Fuquay-Varina has a 2024 population of 46,907. Fuquay-Varina is currently growing at a rate of 7.05% annually and its population has increased by 35.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,547 in 2020.
The average household income in Fuquay-Varina is $111,579 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Fuquay-Varina is 35.3 years: 34.3 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fuquay-Varina was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,296 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 5,555 | 15.68% |
| Two or more races | 3,085 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 718 | 2.03% |
| Other race | 633 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,449 | 2.83 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 7,683 | 3.45 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 3,237 | 1.24 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Female | 1,293 | 3.08 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 236 | 2.97 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 779 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2,759 | 12.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,196 | 36.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,141 | 13.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,553 | 15.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 1.36% |
| Some College | 3,965 | 17.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,855 | 16,457 | 9,288 |
| Black | 3,119 | 2,700 | 1,111 |
| Hispanic | 1,664 | 1,393 | 559 |
| 2+ Races | 977 | 958 | 412 |
| Asian | 535 | 535 | 237 |
| Other Race | 481 | 376 | 70 |
| Native American | 69 | 52 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,963 | $85,417 | $59,237 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,481 | $94,012 | $69,426 |
| High School Graduate | $41,114 | $51,466 | $17,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,288 | $28,679 | $14,627 |
| Overall | $57,413 | $62,447 | $54,690 |
| Some College | $49,162 | $56,660 | $39,667 |
$57,413
Average Earnings
$62,447
Average Male
$54,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.37% of Fuquay-Varina residents speak only English, while 9.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,039 | 1,858 | 7.73% |
| Black | 5,395 | 1,281 | 23.74% |
| Hispanic | 3,240 | 418 | 12.9% |
| Multiple | 3,084 | 253 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 718 | 117 | 16.3% |
| Native | 141 | 15 | 10.64% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.27%
Male Poverty Rate
12.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fuquay-Varina is Black, with 23.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fuquay-Varina is White, with 7.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.24% |
| High School | 11.19% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.9% |
| Female Employed | 7.1% |
| Male Employed | 5.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,215 | $127,431 |
| Households | $94,142 | $111,579 |
| Married Families | $125,692 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,485 | $61,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,879
Number of Veterans
1,743
Male Veterans
136
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 696 |
| Vietnam | 642 |
| Second Gulf War | 374 |
| World War II | 61 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 792 |
| 65 to 74 | 504 |
| 75+ | 254 |
| 55 to 64 | 195 |
| 18 to 34 | 134 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,423 | 7.65% |
| Black | 343 | 7.95% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 5.05% |
| Other Race | 73 | 14.46% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 13 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.23%
Born in Fuquay-Varina
93.59%
Native Born
6.41%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
3.01%
Naturalized
93.59% of Fuquay-Varina residents were born in the United States, with 41.23% having been born in North Carolina. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 62,357 | 3,090 | 5.21% |
| 2028 | 59,267 | 3,090 | 5.5% |
| 2027 | 56,177 | 3,090 | 5.82% |
| 2026 | 53,087 | 3,090 | 6.18% |
| 2025 | 49,997 | 3,090 | 6.59% |
| 2024 | 46,907 | 3,090 | 7.05% |
| 2023 | 43,817 | 3,153 | 7.75% |
| 2022 | 40,664 | 3,895 | 10.59% |
| 2021 | 36,769 | 2,222 | 6.43% |
| 2020 | 34,547 | 4,143 | 13.63% |
| 2019 | 30,404 | 1,203 | 4.12% |
| 2018 | 29,201 | 1,320 | 4.73% |
| 2017 | 27,881 | 1,933 | 7.45% |
| 2016 | 25,948 | 1,963 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 23,985 | 1,287 | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 22,698 | 1,360 | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 21,338 | 1,306 | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 20,032 | 832 | 4.33% |
| 2011 | 19,200 | 943 | 5.17% |
| 2010 | 18,257 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,898 | 3,336 | 73.13% |
| 1990 | 4,562 | 1,452 | 46.69% |
| 1980 | 3,110 | -466 | -13.03% |
| 1970 | 3,576 | 187 | 5.52% |
| 1960 | 3,389 | -58,968 | -94.57% |