Wake County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,178,653 | — | #38 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $105,768 | +40.7% | #120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $461,300 | +63.6% | #175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,623 | +39.6% | #174 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.5% | #383 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wake County has a population of 1,178,653, making it the #38 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wake County is $105,768, ranking #120 out of 3,222 counties — 40.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Wake County is $461,300 (+63.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,623/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.1%.
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92.5% of residents in Wake County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County, North Carolina has a total population of 1,178,653, making it the 38th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wake County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wake County is $105,768, which ranks #120 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Wake County is $461,300, 63.6% above the national median. Renters in Wake County pay a median gross rent of $1,623 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wake County, 57.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Wake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%).
All data for Wake County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.