Wake County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 1,209,772 with a growth rate of 1.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wake County, North Carolina is the largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 906,875 and has seen a growth of 33.4% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,307,257 | 19,497 | 1.51% |
| 2028 | 1,287,760 | 19,497 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 1,268,263 | 19,497 | 1.56% |
| 2026 | 1,248,766 | 19,497 | 1.59% |
| 2025 | 1,229,269 | 19,497 | 1.61% |
| 2024 | 1,209,772 | 19,497 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 1,190,275 | 19,497 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 1,170,778 | 18,477 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 1,152,301 | 21,818 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 1,130,483 | 17,688 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1,112,795 | 20,593 | 1.89% |
| 2018 | 1,092,202 | 19,739 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 1,072,463 | 23,530 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 1,048,933 | 26,062 | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 1,022,871 | 24,650 | 2.47% |
| 2014 | 998,221 | 23,713 | 2.43% |
| 2013 | 974,508 | 22,242 | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 952,266 | 23,361 | 2.51% |
| 2011 | 928,905 | 22,030 | 2.43% |
| 2010 | 906,875 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 423,380 | 122,053 | 40.51% |
| 1980 | 301,327 | 72,874 | 31.9% |
| 1970 | 228,453 | 59,371 | 35.11% |
| 1960 | 169,082 | 32,632 | 23.91% |
| 1950 | 136,450 | 26,906 | 24.56% |
| 1940 | 109,544 | 14,787 | 15.61% |
| 1930 | 94,757 | 19,602 | 26.08% |
| 1920 | 75,155 | 11,926 | 18.86% |
| 1910 | 63,229 | 8,603 | 15.75% |
| 1900 | 54,626 | 5,419 | 11.01% |
| 1890 | 49,207 | 1,268 | 2.65% |
| 1880 | 47,939 | 12,322 | 34.6% |
| 1870 | 35,617 | 6,990 | 24.42% |
| 1860 | 28,627 | 3,739 | 15.02% |
| 1850 | 24,888 | 3,770 | 17.85% |
| 1840 | 21,118 | 720 | 3.53% |
| 1830 | 20,398 | 296 | 1.47% |
| 1820 | 20,102 | 3,016 | 17.65% |
| 1810 | 17,086 | 3,649 | 27.16% |
| 1800 | 13,437 | 3,245 | 31.84% |
| 1790 | 10,192 | -1,297,065 | -99.22% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692,488 | 61.17% |
| Black or African American | 222,729 | 19.67% |
| Asian | 89,236 | 7.88% |
| Two or more races | 77,814 | 6.87% |
| Other race | 46,402 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 3,043 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 391 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 430,497 | 2.58 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 221,243 | 3.21 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 148,423 | 1.34 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 45,142 | 3.32 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 15,689 | 3.4 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
3.17
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 | 25,258 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 61,867 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 258,183 | 33.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 167,522 | 21.9% |
| High School Graduate | 111,859 | 14.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20,856 | 2.73% |
| Some College | 119,374 | 15.61% |
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 | 474,422 | 462,988 | 298,472 |
| Black | 146,685 | 135,649 | 52,454 |
| Hispanic | 62,602 | 43,787 | 16,326 |
| Asian | 60,139 | 56,105 | 46,196 |
| 2+ Races | 36,527 | 30,915 | 16,024 |
| Other Race | 26,947 | 17,400 | 6,196 |
| Native American | 2,085 | 1,679 | 536 |
| Islander | 386 | 363 | 120 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,681 | $92,507 | $57,999 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,047 | $116,101 | $71,632 |
| High School Graduate | $34,585 | $39,926 | $29,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,767 | $33,969 | $21,194 |
| Overall | $58,624 | $71,083 | $49,980 |
| Some College | $45,248 | $52,983 | $38,284 |
$58,624
Average Earnings
$71,083
Average Male
$49,980
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.09% of Wake County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 17.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 646,551 | 34,355 | 5.31% |
| Black | 217,640 | 29,793 | 13.69% |
| Hispanic | 116,152 | 17,772 | 15.3% |
| Multiple | 76,088 | 8,680 | 11.41% |
| Other | 45,440 | 7,579 | 16.68% |
| Asian | 88,400 | 5,421 | 6.13% |
| Native | 2,940 | 274 | 9.32% |
| Islander | 386 | 43 | 11.14% |
8.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.46%
Male Poverty Rate
8.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wake County, North Carolina is Other, with 16.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wake County, North Carolina is White, with 5.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.69% |
| High School | 11.31% |
| Some College | 7.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.31% |
| Female Employed | 4.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,682 | $153,388 |
| Households | $96,734 | $128,312 |
| Married Families | $141,956 | $174,256 |
| Non Families | $57,575 | $77,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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
50,360
Number of Veterans
44,200
Male Veterans
6,160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16,175 |
| Second Gulf War | 13,815 |
| Vietnam | 13,704 |
| Korea | 2,644 |
| World War II | 610 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17,180 |
| 75+ | 10,218 |
| 65 to 74 | 9,783 |
| 55 to 64 | 9,193 |
| 18 to 34 | 3,986 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,944 | 6.36% |
| Black | 11,926 | 7.02% |
| Hispanic | 2,182 | 2.87% |
| 2+ Races | 1,575 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 916 | 1.37% |
| Other Race | 698 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 154 | 6.18% |
| Islander | 147 | 38.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
42.39%
Born in Wake County, North Carolina
86.2%
Native Born
13.8%
Foreign Born
7.25%
Non Citizen
6.55%
Naturalized
86.2% of Wake County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 42.39% having been born in North Carolina. 7.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.