North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,178,653 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,412 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $105,768 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,448 |
| Median Home Value | $461,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 496,047 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 295,069 (59.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 165,106 (33.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35,872 (7.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 460,175 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 299,655 (65.1%) |
The table below compares Wake County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 99th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 14 | 87th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
