Wake County, North Carolina

Total Population: 1,151,009

County Seat: Raleigh

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Median Home Value

$422,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$101,763

Across all households

Median Age

37.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

56.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)57.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)18.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)8.1%
Two or More Races3.8%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

12.5%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.0%

No Health Insurance

8.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

56.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$101,763

Mean Household Income

$134,151

Per Capita Income

$52,949

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$422,800

Median Rent

$1,508/mo

Total Housing Units

481,999

Owner-Occupied

64.4%

Renter-Occupied

35.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Married Couple Households

51.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.2%

Average Household Size

2.54

Broadband Internet Access

94.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37183.