Wake County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wake County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37183
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 183
Geography
- Land Area
- 834.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 22.41 sq mi
- Total Area
- 857.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.789846
- Longitude
- -78.650624
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,085,200
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 824,675
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 986,622 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 98,583 | 9.1% |
| White | 663,482 | 61.1% |
| Black | 214,687 | 19.8% |
| Asian | 66,339 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,818 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 253 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6,034 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 769,245 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 55,427 | 6.7% |
| White | 533,194 | 64.7% |
| Black | 174,691 | 21.2% |
| Asian | 52,281 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,365 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,953 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,178,653
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $113,890
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 94,044
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 682,049 | 57.9% |
| Black | 221,415 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 100,766 | 8.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 738,142
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 264,719 | 35.9% |
| Republican | 162,889 | 22.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 304,853 | 41.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 344,792 | 46.7% |
| Female | 391,885 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 439,938 | 59.6% |
| Hispanic | 48,281 | 6.5% |
| Black | 146,436 | 19.8% |
| Asian | 34,667 | 4.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 450,310
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 301,146 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic | 20,254 | 42.0% |
| Black | 71,623 | 48.9% |
| Asian | 18,093 | 52.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 207,449 | 60.2% |
| Female | 242,471 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 98,247 (12.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 458,774 (56.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 496,047
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $482,704
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,707
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 61.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 29.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.