Wake County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
1,151,009
Male
563,678
49.0%
Female
587,331
51.0%
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
14.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher38.2%
High School or Higher48.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.1%
Married
43.2%
Wake County, NC has a population of 1,151,009 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 59.4% of the population. 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 14.5% of residents are foreign-born.