Demographics in Wake Forest, NC

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

Where is Wake Forest?

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Population

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

Total Population

51,199

Male

24,841

48.5%

Female

26,358

51.5%

Median Age

38.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

67.3%

Black

19.8%

Hispanic

7.8%

Asian

2.4%

Two or More

7.7%

Other

2.7%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

38.4%

High School or Higher

47.2%

Foreign Born

7.8%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

46.4%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

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

Wake Forest, NC has a population of 51,199 with a median age of 38.8. The racial makeup is 67.3% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 19.8% Black, 2.4% Asian. About 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.8%.