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The Town of Wake Forest had a population of 52,844 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Wake Forest ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wake Forest is located at latitude 35.9799 and longitude -78.5097 in Wake County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Wake Forest encompass a land area of 15.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.12 sq. miles. Wake County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Wake Forest are located in Wake County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Franklin County.
The Town of Wake Forest has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Wake Forest is located within Township of Wake Forest, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wake County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,844 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,649 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $123,802 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,709 |
| Median Home Value | $474,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,428 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,617 (70.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,786 (24.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,025 (5.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,403 |
| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
| Family Households | 14,332 (77.9%) |
The table below compares Wake Forest to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 21 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 15 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 34 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 94 | 88th |
| Diversity Index | # 250 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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