Wake County

Overview for Wake County, NC

81,902 people live in Wake County, where the median age is 40.8 and the average individual income is $55,532. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

81,902

Total Population

40.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$55,532

Average individual Income

Around Wake County, NC

There's plenty to do around Wake County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
5
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fishin Shrimp, Red Dog Strong, and Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Fishin Shrimp Logo
Dining 0.94 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Red Dog Strong Logo
Active 3.74 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts Logo
Active 2.67 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Spectrum Elite Strength & Conditioning Logo
Active 4.17 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Wides Sugar Wx Spa Logo
Beauty 2.82 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wake County, NC

Population Households Employment

Wake County has 29,199 households, with an average household size of 2.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wake County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 81,902 people call Wake County home. The population density is 779.2 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

81,902

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.8

Median Age

48.51 / 51.49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
29,199

Total Households

2.77

Average Household Size

$55,532

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wake County, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Wake County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating

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