Data & Demographics

Population Characteristics

Here in Wake County, we have a diverse and thriving population. We are growing at a rate of 67 people a day.

2018 Median/Average Home Value:
Area Avg. Home Value Median Home Value
City of Raleigh $303,134 $237,317
Wake County $314,447  $262,628
Raleigh MSA $288,319 $237,763
Raleigh-Durham CMSA $289,961 $263,225
North Carolina $233,140 $178,691
United States $310,149 $218,492

Median Age 2018:
Area 2010 Median Age  2018 Median Age
City of Raleigh 31.9 33.6
Wake County 34.4 35.7
Raleigh MSA 34.9 36.2
Raleigh-Durham CMSA 35 36.4
North Carolina 37.3 38.7
United States 37.1 38.3
2018 Per Capita Income
Area  
City of Raleigh $35,086
Wake County $27,805
Raleigh MSA  $35,397

Raleigh-Durham CMSA

$35,024
North Carolina $28,752
United State $31,950

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates; ESRI and EMSI 2018 Estimates