Demographics in Cary, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cary?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

176,686

Male

87,382

49.5%

Female

89,304

50.5%

Median Age

39.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

60.1%

Black

7.6%

Hispanic

9.3%

Asian

20.4%

Two or More

8.0%

Other

3.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

48.2%

High School or Higher

53.7%

Foreign Born

23.7%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

50.3%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cary, NC has a population of 176,686 with a median age of 39.8. The racial makeup is 60.1% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 7.6% Black, 20.4% Asian. About 48.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 23.7%.