Wake County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,284,995, reflecting a 2.21% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wake County is the largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 906,875 and has grown 41.69% since 2010.
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 907,474 adults, (151,920 of whom are seniors) in Wake County.
Female: 601,370 (51%)
Male: 577,283 (49%)
The racial composition of Wake County includes 57.87% White, 18.79% Black or African American, 8.55% Asian, 4.97% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 682,049 | 57.87% |
| Black or African American | 221,415 | 18.79% |
| Two or more races | 112,532 | 9.55% |
| Asian | 100,766 | 8.55% |
| Other race | 58,604 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 2,969 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 318 | 0.03% |
Wake County 's average per capita income is $65,813. Household income levels show a median of $105,768. The poverty rate stands at 8.13%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $154,291 | $188,803 |
| Families | $132,741 | $166,980 |
| Households | $105,768 | $139,586 |
| Non Families | $62,443 | $84,470 |
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