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Population of Wake Forest, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)17.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,898.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate3.54% (1748)
Growth Since 202015.95% (7029)
Rank in State22th
Rank in Country861th

The population of Wake Forest, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 51,097. This is an increase of 3.54% (1748 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wake Forest by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wake Forest by Age

Wake Forest Population Pyramid 2022
Wake Forest Median Age
37.7
Total
37.3
Male
38.3
Female
Wake Forest Sex Ratio
47.59%
20,970
Male
52.41%
23,098
Female
Wake Forest Age Dependency Ratio
18.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
46.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Wake Forest Adults
31,651
Adults
(4,894 of whom are seniors) in Wake Forest.

Population of Wake Forest by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate