Wake County, North Carolina
Total Population: 1,151,009
County Seat: Raleigh
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
56.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
9.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.