Knightdale is a town located in Wake County North Carolina. Knightdale has a 2024 population of 20,547. Knightdale is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 5.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,457 in 2020.
The average household income in Knightdale is $95,297 with a poverty rate of 6.87%. The median age in Knightdale is 35.5 years: 33.4 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knightdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,030 | 47.21% |
| White | 7,178 | 37.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,595 | 8.34% |
| Other race | 761 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 524 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,436 | 2.56 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 3,614 | 3.23 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 2,228 | 1.12 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 1,275 | 2.98 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 319 | 3.31 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 398 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,438 | 11.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,454 | 26.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,044 | 15.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,256 | 17.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 219 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 3,038 | 23.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,727 | 5,611 | 2,531 |
| White | 5,461 | 5,289 | 2,397 |
| Hispanic | 937 | 696 | 196 |
| 2+ Races | 596 | 565 | 203 |
| Other Race | 478 | 221 | 123 |
| Asian | 367 | 340 | 224 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,645 | $78,008 | $47,413 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,531 | $66,692 | $71,625 |
| High School Graduate | $30,199 | $32,813 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,644 | $0 | $23,462 |
| Overall | $52,935 | $61,716 | $45,345 |
| Some College | $47,377 | $57,163 | $43,426 |
$52,935
Average Earnings
$61,716
Average Male
$45,345
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.06% of Knightdale residents speak only English, while 11.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,978 | 708 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,653 | 331 | 20.02% |
| White | 6,825 | 268 | 3.93% |
| Multiple | 1,595 | 245 | 15.36% |
| Other | 761 | 29 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 524 | 1 | 0.19% |
6.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
8.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knightdale is Hispanic, with 20.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knightdale is Asian, with 0.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.43% |
| Some College | 6.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.28% |
| Female Employed | 6.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.57% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,183 | $103,670 |
| Households | $79,364 | $95,297 |
| Married Families | $114,318 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,715 | $66,630 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,057
Number of Veterans
824
Male Veterans
233
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 344 |
| Vietnam | 242 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 392 |
| 75+ | 232 |
| 55 to 64 | 229 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 9.58% |
| Black | 470 | 7.25% |
| Native American | 13 | 48.15% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.24% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77%
Labor Force Participation
72.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
50.49%
Born in Knightdale
90.47%
Native Born
9.53%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
6.36%
Naturalized
90.47% of Knightdale residents were born in the United States, with 50.49% having been born in North Carolina. 3.17% 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 | 21,911 | 273 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 21,638 | 273 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 21,365 | 272 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 21,093 | 273 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 20,820 | 273 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 20,547 | 272 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 20,275 | 605 | 3.08% |
| 2022 | 19,670 | 100 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 19,570 | 113 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 19,457 | 1,603 | 8.98% |
| 2019 | 17,854 | 476 | 2.74% |
| 2018 | 17,378 | 1,583 | 10.02% |
| 2017 | 15,795 | 1,078 | 7.32% |
| 2016 | 14,717 | 560 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 14,157 | 380 | 2.76% |
| 2014 | 13,777 | 581 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 13,196 | 555 | 4.39% |
| 2012 | 12,641 | 670 | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 11,971 | 471 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 11,500 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,958 | -15,953 | -72.81% |