Zebulon is a town located in Wake County North Carolina. Zebulon has a 2024 population of 10,189. Zebulon is currently growing at a rate of 8.38% annually and its population has increased by 44.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,036 in 2020.
The average household income in Zebulon is $72,427 with a poverty rate of 12.23%. The median age in Zebulon is 35.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zebulon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,069 | 38.55% |
| White | 2,811 | 35.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,068 | 13.42% |
| Other race | 960 | 12.06% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,039 | 2.58 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 1,245 | 2.97 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 987 | 1.52 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 741 | 3.32 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Male | 66 | 2.86 | 47 | 53 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 954 | 17.76% |
| Associates Degree | 674 | 12.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 893 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 396 | 7.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,178 | 21.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 1,053 | 19.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,981 | 1,905 | 752 |
| Black | 1,787 | 1,527 | 412 |
| Hispanic | 1,404 | 573 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 853 | 196 | 43 |
| Other Race | 609 | 435 | 62 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,096 | $0 | $51,058 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,963 | $0 | $72,755 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $29,146 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,568 | $23,684 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,471 | $41,753 | $45,869 |
| Some College | $54,739 | $56,906 | $41,667 |
$42,471
Average Earnings
$41,753
Average Male
$45,869
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.42% of Zebulon residents speak only English, while 23.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,025 | 603 | 19.93% |
| White | 2,583 | 262 | 10.14% |
| Multiple | 1,068 | 63 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,869 | 49 | 2.62% |
| Other | 960 | 34 | 3.54% |
12.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.02%
Male Poverty Rate
10.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zebulon is Black, with 19.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zebulon is Hispanic, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.38% |
| Some College | 5.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,715 | $77,395 |
| Households | $58,940 | $72,427 |
| Married Families | $66,616 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,694 | $53,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
392
Number of Veterans
291
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 210 | 10.19% |
| White | 182 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.6%
Born in Zebulon
82.43%
Native Born
17.57%
Foreign Born
11.64%
Non Citizen
5.93%
Naturalized
82.43% of Zebulon residents were born in the United States, with 50.6% having been born in North Carolina. 11.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,131 | 789 | 5.91% |
| 2028 | 13,342 | 788 | 6.28% |
| 2027 | 12,554 | 788 | 6.7% |
| 2026 | 11,766 | 789 | 7.19% |
| 2025 | 10,977 | 788 | 7.73% |
| 2024 | 10,189 | 788 | 8.38% |
| 2023 | 9,401 | 776 | 9% |
| 2022 | 8,625 | 660 | 8.29% |
| 2021 | 7,965 | 929 | 13.2% |
| 2020 | 7,036 | 1,104 | 18.61% |
| 2019 | 5,932 | 287 | 5.08% |
| 2018 | 5,645 | 353 | 6.67% |
| 2017 | 5,292 | 108 | 2.08% |
| 2016 | 5,184 | 203 | 4.08% |
| 2015 | 4,981 | 207 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4,774 | 144 | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 4,630 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 4,642 | 76 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 4,566 | 82 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 4,484 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,046 | 873 | 27.51% |
| 1990 | 3,173 | -10,958 | -77.55% |