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 $105,628 with a poverty rate of 5.81%. The median age in Knightdale is 34 years: 33.2 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Knightdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,039 | 46.28% |
| White | 7,098 | 36.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,613 | 8.26% |
| Other race | 1,028 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 707 | 3.62% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.24% |
| 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 | 7,530 | 2.58 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 3,520 | 3.24 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 2,133 | 1.16 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 1,356 | 2.87 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 521 | 3.2 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 365 | 2.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,584 | 12.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,703 | 28.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,072 | 15.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,309 | 17.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 294 | 2.25% |
| Some College | 2,728 | 20.9% |
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 | 5,566 | 5,479 | 2,456 |
| White | 5,404 | 5,218 | 2,580 |
| Hispanic | 1,183 | 886 | 280 |
| 2+ Races | 726 | 687 | 249 |
| Other Race | 661 | 360 | 224 |
| Asian | 536 | 505 | 266 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 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 49.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,594 | $81,276 | $65,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,426 | $73,253 | $79,213 |
| High School Graduate | $34,967 | $44,280 | $33,685 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,101 | $0 | $23,425 |
| Overall | $56,726 | $68,153 | $50,048 |
| Some College | $51,950 | $58,020 | $46,863 |
$56,726
Average Earnings
$68,153
Average Male
$50,048
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.16% of Knightdale residents speak only English, while 13.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,998 | 710 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,899 | 232 | 12.22% |
| White | 6,853 | 186 | 2.71% |
| Multiple | 1,613 | 157 | 9.73% |
| Other | 1,028 | 44 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 707 | 1 | 0.14% |
5.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.4%
Male Poverty Rate
7.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Knightdale is Hispanic, with 12.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Knightdale is Asian, with 0.14% 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 13.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.16% |
| Some College | 6.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 7.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.55% |
| Female Employed | 5.29% |
| Male Employed | 2.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,411 | $111,248 |
| Households | $91,638 | $105,628 |
| Married Families | $122,260 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,917 | $72,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
879
Number of Veterans
682
Male Veterans
197
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 303 |
| Second Gulf War | 285 |
| Vietnam | 222 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 348 |
| 55 to 64 | 212 |
| 75+ | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 472 | 7.59% |
| White | 389 | 6.75% |
| Native American | 14 | 48.28% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.07% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
52.03%
Born in Knightdale
87.97%
Native Born
12.03%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
8.59%
Naturalized
87.97% of Knightdale residents were born in the United States, with 52.03% having been born in North Carolina. 3.44% 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% |