Wendell is a town located in Wake County North Carolina. Wendell has a 2024 population of 15,872. Wendell is currently growing at a rate of 10.22% annually and its population has increased by 58.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,984 in 2020.
The average household income in Wendell is $97,996 with a poverty rate of 5.65%. The median age in Wendell is 38.2 years: 32 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wendell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,808 | 54.92% |
| Black or African American | 3,040 | 28.75% |
| Other race | 1,045 | 9.88% |
| Two or more races | 682 | 6.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,760 | 2.81 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 1,999 | 3.55 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 1,134 | 1.28 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 483 | 3.27 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 144 | 3.01 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 608 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,644 | 23.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 982 | 13.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,560 | 21.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 1,828 | 25.7% |
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 | 3,927 | 3,800 | 1,596 |
| Black | 2,098 | 1,938 | 760 |
| Hispanic | 940 | 753 | 197 |
| Other Race | 616 | 531 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 232 | 151 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 60.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,833 | $83,750 | $49,872 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,026 | $110,156 | $68,964 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $45,912 | $19,713 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,773 | $85,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,500 | $68,713 | $35,865 |
| Some College | $41,217 | $59,563 | $32,419 |
$54,500
Average Earnings
$68,713
Average Male
$35,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.35% of Wendell residents speak only English, while 13.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,040 | 309 | 10.16% |
| White | 5,004 | 204 | 4.08% |
| Other | 1,045 | 57 | 5.45% |
| Multiple | 682 | 27 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic | 2,301 | 26 | 1.13% |
5.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.3%
Male Poverty Rate
7.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wendell is Black, with 10.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wendell is Hispanic, with 1.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.86% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,342 | $113,109 |
| Households | $91,316 | $97,996 |
| Married Families | $115,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,415 | $59,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
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
807
Number of Veterans
670
Male Veterans
137
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 331 |
| First Gulf War | 245 |
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 365 |
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 9.03% |
| Black | 278 | 11.15% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 26.33% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 4.89% |
| Other Race | 33 | 4.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
55.49%
Born in Wendell
92.97%
Native Born
7.03%
Foreign Born
4.59%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
92.97% of Wendell residents were born in the United States, with 55.49% having been born in North Carolina. 4.59% 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 | 23,232 | 1,472 | 6.76% |
| 2028 | 21,760 | 1,472 | 7.26% |
| 2027 | 20,288 | 1,472 | 7.82% |
| 2026 | 18,816 | 1,472 | 8.49% |
| 2025 | 17,344 | 1,472 | 9.27% |
| 2024 | 15,872 | 1,472 | 10.22% |
| 2023 | 14,400 | 1,984 | 15.98% |
| 2022 | 12,416 | 839 | 7.25% |
| 2021 | 11,577 | 1,593 | 15.96% |
| 2020 | 9,984 | 1,380 | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 8,604 | 788 | 10.08% |
| 2018 | 7,816 | 567 | 7.82% |
| 2017 | 7,249 | 522 | 7.76% |
| 2016 | 6,727 | 468 | 7.48% |
| 2015 | 6,259 | 96 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 6,163 | 36 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 6,127 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 6,155 | 68 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 6,087 | 196 | 3.33% |
| 2010 | 5,891 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,247 | 1,425 | 50.5% |
| 1990 | 2,822 | -20,410 | -87.85% |