Cities in Wake County, North Carolina by Population (2024)

There are 22 cities in Wake County, North Carolina.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
2024 Population
Raleigh488,854
Durham299,494
Cary185,266
Apex76,775
Wake Forest53,977
Holly Springs50,141
Fuquay-Varina46,943
Garner35,977
Morrisville32,959
Clayton32,199
Knightdale19,883
Wendell14,883
Rolesville11,573
Zebulon10,260
Butner8,497
Angier6,901
Archer Lodge5,564
Creedmoor5,070
Lillington4,255
Wilson's Mills2,926
Youngsville2,406
Middlesex937

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Wake County, North Carolina?

Raleigh is the largest city in Wake County.

What is the smallest city in Wake County, North Carolina?

Middlesex is the smallest city in Wake County.

How many cities are in Wake County?

There are 22 cities in Wake County, North Carolina.

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