Wake Forest, NC

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Wake Forest Overview

48,047
TOTAL POPULATION
23,215
MALE POPULATION
24,832
FEMALE POPULATION
93.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,191
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,556
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$115,159
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
25,524
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wake Forest Zip Codes

Wake Forest Area Codes

Race in Wake Forest

The most populous races in Wake Forest are White / Caucasian (33,379 | 69.5%), Black / African American (8,647 | 18.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,781 | 7.9%).
Race in Wake Forest
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0982.3%
Black / African American8,64718.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,7817.9%
Native / Alaskan380.1%
White / Caucasian33,37969.5%
Two or more Races3,5017.3%
Some other Race1,3842.9%
Total48,047100.0%

Ancestry in Wake Forest

The most populous ancestries reported in Wake Forest are English (8,259 | 17.2%), German (6,767 | 14.1%), Irish (5,876 | 12.2%), Italian (3,399 | 7.1%), and Scottish (1,953 | 4.1%), together accounting for 54.6% of all Wake Forest residents.
Ancestry in Wake Forest
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,0292.1%
American1,9144.0%
Arab1480.3%
Argentinean100.0%
Armenian140.0%
Australian100.0%
Austrian1460.3%
Belgian130.0%
Bhutanese1960.4%
Brazilian280.1%
British7321.5%
Burmese3100.6%
Canadian1070.2%
Celtic120.0%
Central American2700.6%
Central American Indian400.1%
Cherokee1160.2%
Chippewa110.0%
Colombian3490.7%
Costa Rican110.0%
Croatian530.1%
Cuban3090.6%
Czech2110.4%
Czechoslovakian710.2%
Danish840.2%
Dominican1460.3%
Dutch4050.8%
Eastern European1320.3%
Egyptian170.0%
English8,25917.2%
Ethiopian90.0%
European8141.7%
Finnish650.1%
French9512.0%
French Canadian1120.2%
German6,76714.1%
Greek2660.5%
Haitian5591.2%
Honduran470.1%
Hungarian2570.5%
Indian (Asian)1760.4%
Iranian150.0%
Irish5,87612.2%
Iroquois510.1%
Italian3,3997.1%
Jamaican170.0%
Japanese860.2%
Jordanian810.2%
Kenyan1810.4%
Korean2980.6%
Laotian270.1%
Lebanese420.1%
Lithuanian730.2%
Lumbee180.0%
Mexican1,2892.7%
Nicaraguan460.1%
Nigerian1400.3%
Northern European360.1%
Norwegian4140.9%
Pakistani1270.3%
Pennsylvania German230.1%
Peruvian30.0%
Polish1,4693.1%
Portuguese910.2%
Puerto Rican1,1102.3%
Russian3920.8%
Salvadoran1660.4%
Scandinavian1910.4%
Scotch-Irish9211.9%
Scottish1,9534.1%
Serbian190.0%
Slavic190.0%
Slovak1590.3%
Slovene190.0%
South African1170.2%
South American3620.7%
Spaniard350.1%
Spanish200.0%
Sri Lankan1010.2%
Subsaharan African1,5583.2%
Swedish4240.9%
Swiss650.1%
Thai4230.9%
Ukrainian5551.2%
Welsh3620.7%
West Indian810.2%
Yugoslavian250.1%
Zimbabwean820.2%
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Immigrants in Wake Forest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wake Forest came from Latin America (1,014 | 2.1%), Asia (993 | 2.1%), Europe (650 | 1.3%), South Central Asia (573 | 1.2%), and Africa (513 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.8% of all Wake Forest residents.
Immigrants in Wake Forest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5131.1%
Albania70.0%
Argentina100.0%
Asia9932.1%
Brazil100.0%
Canada2330.5%
Caribbean2230.5%
Central America5051.1%
China270.1%
Colombia2010.4%
Cuba880.2%
Dominican Republic940.2%
Eastern Africa2950.6%
Eastern Asia1020.2%
Eastern Europe2850.6%
Egypt170.0%
El Salvador660.1%
England620.1%
Ethiopia90.0%
Europe6501.3%
France360.1%
Germany970.2%
Greece510.1%
Haiti240.1%
Hungary100.0%
India4711.0%
Indonesia270.1%
Iran50.0%
Japan100.0%
Jordan540.1%
Kazakhstan150.0%
Kenya1230.3%
Korea650.1%
Latin America1,0142.1%
Mexico3860.8%
Nepal820.2%
Netherlands200.0%
Nicaragua460.1%
Nigeria1230.3%
Northern Africa170.0%
Northern Europe1530.3%
Philippines1050.2%
Romania70.0%
Russia720.2%
South Africa780.2%
South America2860.6%
South Central Asia5731.2%
South Eastern Asia2640.5%
Southern Europe590.1%
Spain80.0%
Sweden270.1%
Taiwan160.0%
Thailand500.1%
Ukraine1700.4%
Vietnam820.2%
Western Africa1230.3%
Western Asia540.1%
Western Europe1530.3%
Zimbabwe1630.3%
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Sex and Age in Wake Forest

Sex and Age in Wake Forest

The most populous age groups in Wake Forest are 40 to 44 Years (2,405 | 10.4%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (2,284 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,659 (7.1%)1,802 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,530 (6.6%)1,584 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,874 (8.1%)2,160 (8.7%)
15 to 19 Years1,953 (8.4%)1,679 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,061 (4.6%)803 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,412 (6.1%)1,441 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,215 (5.2%)1,444 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years1,572 (6.8%)1,498 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years2,405 (10.4%)1,985 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years1,992 (8.6%)2,284 (9.2%)
50 to 54 Years1,706 (7.3%)2,112 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,443 (6.2%)1,311 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years874 (3.8%)1,165 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years642 (2.8%)879 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years888 (3.8%)980 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years464 (2.0%)785 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years431 (1.9%)540 (2.2%)
85 Years and over94 (0.4%)380 (1.5%)
Total23,215 (100.0%)24,832 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wake Forest

Median Family Size in Wake Forest

The median family size in Wake Forest is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,318 | 79.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (614 | 4.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wake Forest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,318 (79.4%)3.27
Single Male/Father614 (4.7%)2.75
Single Female/Mother2,068 (15.9%)3.23
Total Families13,000 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Wake Forest

The median household size in Wake Forest is 2.82 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,068 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (3,811 | 22.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wake Forest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,318 (61.4%)3.29
Single Male/Father614 (3.6%)3.00
Single Female/Mother2,068 (12.3%)3.33
Non-family3,811 (22.7%)1.24
Total Households16,811 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wake Forest

Out of a total of 16,811 households in Wake Forest, 13,000 (77.3%) are family households, while 3,811 (22.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,539, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,086.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wake Forest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,086 (18.4%)
2-Person Households5,539 (33.0%)639 (3.8%)
3-Person Households2,906 (17.3%)43 (0.3%)
4-Person Households2,786 (16.6%)7 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,331 (7.9%)36 (0.2%)
6-Person Households309 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households129 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,000 (77.3%)3,811 (22.7%)

Female Fertility in Wake Forest

Fertility by Age in Wake Forest

Average fertility rate in Wake Forest is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years10 (1.4%)6.0
20 to 34 years394 (56.5%)107.0
35 to 50 years293 (42.0%)46.0
Total697 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wake Forest

81.1% of women with births (697) in Wake Forest are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wake Forest
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years322 (81.7%)72 (18.3%)
35 to 50 years243 (82.9%)50 (17.1%)
Total565 (81.1%)132 (18.9%)

Fertility by Education in Wake Forest

Average fertility rate in Wake Forest is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 83.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 37.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wake Forest
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School29 (4.2%)20.0
High School Diploma36 (5.2%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree170 (24.4%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree263 (37.7%)64.0
Graduate Degree199 (28.5%)83.0
Total697 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wake Forest

18.9% of women with births in Wake Forest are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 42.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wake Forest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School19 (65.5%)10 (34.5%)
High School Diploma28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
College or Associate's Degree98 (57.7%)72 (42.3%)
Bachelor's Degree263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree157 (78.9%)42 (21.1%)
Total565 (81.1%)132 (18.9%)

Income in Wake Forest

Income Overview in Wake Forest

Per Capita Income in Wake Forest is $47,191, while median incomes of families and households are $125,556 and $115,159 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income48,047$47,191
Median Family Income13,000$125,556
Mean Family Income13,000$145,936
Median Household Income16,811$115,159
Mean Household Income16,811$132,350
Income Deficit13,000$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)48,04723.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)48,04776.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index48,0470.38

Earnings by Sex in Wake Forest

Average Earnings in Wake Forest are $54,915, $61,473 for men and $46,986 for women, a difference of 23.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Wake Forest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male14,366 (53.8%)$61,473
Female12,331 (46.2%)$46,986
Total26,697 (100.0%)$54,915

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wake Forest

The most common earnings brackets in Wake Forest are $100,000+ for men (4,699 | 32.7%) and $100,000+ for women (2,352 | 19.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wake Forest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less628 (4.4%)686 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999148 (1.0%)392 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499352 (2.5%)194 (1.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999309 (2.1%)303 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499747 (5.2%)378 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999153 (1.1%)367 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499536 (3.7%)644 (5.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999105 (0.7%)191 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49986 (0.6%)265 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999185 (1.3%)556 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999596 (4.2%)457 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999456 (3.2%)565 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999431 (3.0%)350 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999592 (4.1%)402 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999696 (4.8%)610 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999491 (3.4%)494 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,044 (7.3%)1,190 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999755 (5.3%)720 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,357 (9.5%)1,215 (9.9%)
$100,000+4,699 (32.7%)2,352 (19.1%)
Total14,366 (100.0%)12,331 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wake Forest

Average earnings in Wake Forest are $71,228 for men and $53,082 for women, a difference of 25.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,632, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,302. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,476, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,192.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wake Forest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,302$17,192
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$59,126$32,348
Bachelor's Degree$104,023$58,862
Graduate Degree$107,632$67,476
Total$71,228$53,082

Family Income in Wake Forest

Family Income Brackets in Wake Forest

According to the Wake Forest family income data, there are 3,484 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 52 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wake Forest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000910.7%
$10,000 to $14,999520.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992081.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993122.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996374.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,62512.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,43011.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,48426.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992,21017.0%
$200,000+2,95122.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wake Forest

5-person families (1,304 | 10.0%) account for the highest median family income in Wake Forest with $162,792 per family, while 2-person families (5,767 | 44.4%) have the highest median income of $56,719 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wake Forest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,767 (44.4%)$113,438
3-Person Families2,898 (22.3%)$136,510
4-Person Families2,610 (20.1%)$160,435
5-Person Families1,304 (10.0%)$162,792
6-Person Families292 (2.2%)$149,655
7+ Person Families129 (1.0%)$103,510
Total13,000 (100.0%)$125,556

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wake Forest

The median family income in Wake Forest is $125,556, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,445) having the highest median family income of $173,643, while families with no earners (1,397) have the lowest median family income of $84,824, accounting for 11.1% and 10.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wake Forest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,397 (10.7%)$84,824
1 Earner3,533 (27.2%)$102,654
2 Earners6,625 (51.0%)$144,420
3+ Earners1,445 (11.1%)$173,643
Total13,000 (100.0%)$125,556

Household Income in Wake Forest

Household Income Brackets in Wake Forest

With 4,051 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wake Forest, accounting for 24.1% of all households. In contrast, only 168 households (1.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wake Forest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001681.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992351.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997064.2%
$25,000 to $34,9995213.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2107.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,62315.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,6149.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994,05124.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,28613.6%
$200,000+3,42920.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wake Forest

The median household income in Wake Forest is $115,159, with the highest median household income of $135,040 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,180 households (42.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,308, with 206 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wake Forest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years206 (1.2%)$47,308
25 to 44 Years5,717 (34.0%)$117,157
45 to 64 Years7,180 (42.7%)$135,040
65+ Years3,708 (22.1%)$76,429
Total16,811 (100.0%)$115,159

Poverty in Wake Forest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wake Forest

With 2.9% poverty level for males and 3.2% for females among the residents of Wake Forest, 18 to 24 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 131 males (8.5%) and 89 females (5.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (2.3%)24 (1.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years54 (3.3%)73 (3.1%)
12 to 14 Years24 (1.8%)66 (5.6%)
15 Years40 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years24 (2.9%)20 (2.9%)
18 to 24 Years131 (8.5%)51 (4.6%)
25 to 34 Years54 (2.1%)151 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years123 (3.1%)103 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years44 (1.2%)90 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years108 (4.7%)60 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.1%)44 (2.4%)
75 Years and over17 (1.7%)89 (5.7%)
Total658 (2.9%)771 (3.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wake Forest

According to the poverty statistics in Wake Forest, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,621 (97.7%)1,778 (98.7%)
5 Years330 (100.0%)172 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,596 (96.7%)2,276 (96.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,320 (98.2%)1,124 (94.5%)
15 Years486 (92.4%)501 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years798 (97.1%)664 (97.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,418 (91.5%)1,052 (95.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,514 (97.9%)2,679 (94.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,836 (96.9%)3,380 (97.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,649 (98.8%)4,300 (98.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,204 (95.3%)2,397 (97.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,523 (99.9%)1,815 (97.6%)
75 Years and over965 (98.3%)1,482 (94.3%)
Total22,260 (97.1%)23,620 (96.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wake Forest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wake Forest show that 1.2% or 126 of the total 10,318 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wake Forest
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,162 (98.6%)72 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children4,060 (99.4%)26 (0.6%)
3 or 4 Children920 (97.1%)28 (2.9%)
5 or more Children50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,192 (98.8%)126 (1.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wake Forest

According to the poverty data in Wake Forest, 1.5% or 9 single-father households and 4.5% or 94 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (5.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (13.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wake Forest
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children9 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)74 (7.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (13.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (1.5%)94 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wake Forest

The poverty data for Wake Forest shows that 126 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 103 of the single-parent households (3.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (9.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wake Forest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children72 (1.4%)9 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children26 (0.6%)74 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children28 (2.9%)20 (9.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (1.2%)103 (3.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Wake Forest

Employment by Class of Employer in Wake Forest

Among the 23,898 employed individuals in Wake Forest, private company employees (15,814 | 66.2%), not-for-profit organizations (2,252 | 9.4%), and state government employees (1,648 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wake Forest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15,81466.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8763.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9844.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,2529.4%
Local Government Employees1,1955.0%
State Government Employees1,6486.9%
Federal Government Employees1,1294.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total23,898100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wake Forest

According to the labor force statistics for Wake Forest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (36,411), 70.1% or 25,524 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,098 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.1% or 2,628 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.8% or 586 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years641 (24.6%)25 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,543 (82.8%)83 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,628 (92.1%)50 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,244 (84.4%)58 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years6,662 (89.3%)586 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,115 (87.9%)263 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,242 (81.4%)9 (0.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,329 (65.2%)5 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years857 (25.3%)28 (3.3%)
75 Years and over259 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,524 (70.1%)1,098 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wake Forest

According to labor force statistics for Wake Forest, 85.9% of individuals (22,213) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (25,859) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 977 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.2% or 14,567 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.5% or 557 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wake Forest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School451 (59.9%)14 (1.8%)
High School Diploma2,025 (74.2%)750 (27.5%)
College / Associate Degree5,181 (80.9%)115 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,567 (91.2%)335 (2.1%)
Total22,213 (85.9%)1,138 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wake Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wake Forest are Management (4,476 | 18.4%), Community & Social Service (3,448 | 14.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,679 | 11.0%), Business & Financial (2,438 | 10.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,140 | 8.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wake Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wake Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (87.3%), Architecture & Engineering (84.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (82.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (80.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,562 (57.2%)1,914 (42.8%)
Business & Financial1,222 (50.1%)1,216 (49.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,205 (82.3%)474 (17.7%)
Computers & Mathematics1,632 (87.3%)238 (12.7%)
Architecture & Engineering370 (84.9%)66 (15.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science203 (54.4%)170 (45.6%)
Community & Social Service 1,114 (32.3%)2,334 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media350 (46.9%)396 (53.1%)
Legal Services & Support107 (36.6%)185 (63.4%)
Education Instruction & Library454 (23.9%)1,448 (76.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment203 (40.0%)305 (60.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating465 (21.7%)1,675 (78.3%)
Health Technologists358 (19.8%)1,454 (80.2%)
Total (Category)7,568 (49.8%)7,613 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)12,849 (52.8%)11,481 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wake Forest are Food Preparation & Serving (727 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (646 | 2.7%), Law Enforcement (386 | 1.6%), Healthcare Support (378 | 1.5%), and Personal Care & Service (375 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Wake Forest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wake Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.1%), Security & Protection (77.2%), and Law Enforcement (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.1%), Personal Care & Service (81.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support64 (16.9%)314 (83.1%)
Security & Protection499 (77.2%)147 (22.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention203 (78.1%)57 (21.9%)
Law Enforcement296 (76.7%)90 (23.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving310 (42.6%)417 (57.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance161 (62.6%)96 (37.3%)
Personal Care & Service71 (18.9%)304 (81.1%)
Total (Category)1,105 (46.4%)1,278 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)12,849 (52.8%)11,481 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wake Forest are Sales & Related (2,654 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (1,623 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wake Forest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,474 (55.5%)1,180 (44.5%)
Office & Administration493 (30.4%)1,130 (69.6%)
Total (Category)1,967 (46.0%)2,310 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)12,849 (52.8%)11,481 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wake Forest are Construction & Extraction (379 | 1.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (353 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (86 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wake Forest

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction357 (94.2%)22 (5.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair353 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)796 (97.3%)22 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)12,849 (52.8%)11,481 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wake Forest are Production (713 | 2.9%), Transportation (575 | 2.4%), and Material Moving (383 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wake Forest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wake Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production591 (82.9%)122 (17.1%)
Transportation518 (90.1%)57 (9.9%)
Material Moving304 (79.4%)79 (20.6%)
Total (Category)1,413 (84.6%)258 (15.4%)
Total (Overall)12,849 (52.8%)11,481 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wake Forest

Employment Industries in Wake Forest

The major employment industries in Wake Forest include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,012 | 16.5%), Professional & Scientific (3,692 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (2,873 | 11.8%), Educational Services (2,704 | 11.1%), and Manufacturing (2,428 | 10.0%).
Employment Industries in Wake Forest

Employment Industries by Sex in Wake Forest

The Wake Forest industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (91.7%), and Wholesale Trade (86.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.6%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (61.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wake Forest
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction655 (91.7%)59 (8.3%)
Manufacturing1,618 (66.6%)810 (33.4%)
Wholesale Trade385 (86.7%)59 (13.3%)
Retail Trade1,639 (57.1%)1,234 (42.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing650 (80.3%)159 (19.7%)
Utilities137 (60.4%)90 (39.7%)
Information198 (59.3%)136 (40.7%)
Finance & Insurance784 (57.6%)577 (42.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing251 (57.8%)183 (42.2%)
Professional & Scientific1,966 (53.2%)1,726 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Administrative & Support637 (60.6%)415 (39.5%)
Educational Services875 (32.4%)1,829 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,140 (28.4%)2,872 (71.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation92 (38.7%)146 (61.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services390 (51.2%)371 (48.7%)
Public Administration658 (59.4%)449 (40.6%)
Total12,849 (52.8%)11,481 (47.2%)

Education in Wake Forest

School Enrollment in Wake Forest

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,005 students in Wake Forest are high school (3,479 | 24.8%), middle school (3,138 | 22.4%), and elementary school (2,120 | 15.1%).
School Enrollment in Wake Forest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,1198.0%
Kindergarten8956.4%
Elementary School2,12015.1%
Middle School3,13822.4%
High School3,47924.8%
College / Undergraduate1,57611.3%
Graduate / Professional1,67812.0%
Total14,005100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wake Forest

Out of a total of 14,005 students who are enrolled in schools in Wake Forest, 3,823 (27.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,182 (72.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 808 (82.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 600 (87.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wake Forest
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds177 (18.0%)808 (82.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,183 (74.8%)737 (25.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,233 (80.7%)774 (19.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,055 (81.7%)460 (18.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds600 (87.3%)87 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds594 (71.0%)243 (29.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds507 (56.7%)387 (43.3%)
35 Years and over839 (72.3%)321 (27.7%)
Total10,182 (72.7%)3,823 (27.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wake Forest

Business (4,434 | 22.1%), science & technology (2,250 | 11.2%), education (1,848 | 9.2%), engineering (1,651 | 8.2%), and social sciences (1,419 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 20,107 individuals in Wake Forest who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wake Forest
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,1125.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0765.3%
Physical & Health Sciences6833.4%
Psychology9764.9%
Social Sciences1,4197.1%
Engineering1,6518.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1540.8%
Science & Technology2,25011.2%
Business4,43422.1%
Education1,8489.2%
Literature & Languages5122.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,1235.6%
Visual & Performing Arts6233.1%
Communications1,0085.0%
Arts & Humanities1,2386.2%
Total20,107100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wake Forest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wake Forest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wake Forest are males with 2 vehicles (6,732, accounting for 53.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,851, making up 60.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wake Forest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle58 (0.5%)104 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle1,430 (11.4%)1,808 (16.3%)
2 Vehicles6,732 (53.5%)5,851 (52.9%)
3 Vehicles2,768 (22.0%)2,389 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles1,198 (9.5%)778 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles403 (3.2%)137 (1.2%)
Total12,589 (100.0%)11,067 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wake Forest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wake Forest are 30 to 34 minutes (3,100 commuters, 16.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (2,902 commuters, 15.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,238 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Wake Forest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2671.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,2146.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,5898.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,4497.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2,23812.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,1926.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3,10016.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1756.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7569.5%
45 to 59 Minutes2,90215.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3567.3%
90 or more Minutes3531.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Wake Forest

The most common commute times in Wake Forest are 45 to 59 minutes (1,954 commuters, 19.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,651 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wake Forest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes136 (1.3%)131 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes538 (5.3%)676 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes916 (9.0%)673 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes588 (5.8%)861 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,115 (10.9%)1,123 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes789 (7.7%)403 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,449 (14.2%)1,651 (19.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes772 (7.6%)403 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,042 (10.2%)714 (8.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,954 (19.1%)948 (11.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes700 (6.9%)656 (7.8%)
90 or more Minutes212 (2.1%)141 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wake Forest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wake Forest are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,664, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,857, 22.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wake Forest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM341 (3.3%)124 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM391 (3.8%)29 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM589 (5.8%)283 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM968 (9.5%)595 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,569 (15.4%)633 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,664 (16.3%)1,857 (22.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,037 (10.2%)670 (8.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,071 (10.5%)1,579 (18.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM600 (5.9%)552 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM545 (5.3%)600 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM228 (2.2%)200 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM69 (0.7%)106 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM550 (5.4%)483 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM589 (5.8%)669 (8.0%)
Total10,211 (100.0%)8,380 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wake Forest

Occupancy by Ownership in Wake Forest

Of the total 16,811 dwellings in Wake Forest, owner-occupied units account for 12,355 (73.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,456 (26.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wake Forest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12,35573.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,45626.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units16,811100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wake Forest

Occupancy by Household Size in Wake Forest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,08618.4%
2-Person Household6,17836.7%
3-Person Household2,94917.5%
4+ Person Household4,59827.4%
Total Housing Units16,811100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wake Forest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wake Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,654 (53.6%)1,432 (46.4%)
2-Person Household4,536 (73.4%)1,642 (26.6%)
3-Person Household2,255 (76.5%)694 (23.5%)
4+ Person Household3,910 (85.0%)688 (15.0%)
Total Housing Units12,355 (73.5%)4,456 (26.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wake Forest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wake Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School176 (49.7%)178 (50.3%)
High School Diploma841 (50.8%)813 (49.1%)
College/Associate Degree2,932 (70.1%)1,250 (29.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,406 (79.1%)2,215 (20.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wake Forest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wake Forest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,43714.5%
35 to 44 Years3,48620.7%
45 to 54 Years4,53927.0%
55 to 64 Years2,64115.7%
65 to 74 Years2,22813.3%
75 to 84 Years1,2197.2%
85 Years and Over2611.5%
Total16,811100.0%

Housing Finances in Wake Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Wake Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Wake Forest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied12,355 (73.5%)$128,760
Renter-Occupied4,456 (26.5%)$57,050
Average16,811 (100.0%)$115,159

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wake Forest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wake Forest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00061 (0.5%)17 (0.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (0.1%)70 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99970 (0.6%)170 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999110 (0.9%)246 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999217 (1.8%)125 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999112 (0.9%)408 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999678 (5.5%)524 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,531 (12.4%)1,096 (24.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,306 (10.6%)301 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,290 (26.6%)761 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more4,968 (40.2%)738 (16.6%)
Total12,355 (100.0%)4,456 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wake Forest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wake Forest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300314 (2.5%)33 (0.7%)
$300 to $499442 (3.6%)80 (1.8%)
$500 to $7991,256 (10.2%)229 (5.1%)
$800 to $999864 (7.0%)218 (4.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,331 (10.8%)1,867 (41.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,729 (22.1%)1,242 (27.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,442 (19.8%)264 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,606 (13.0%)247 (5.5%)
$3,000 or more1,371 (11.1%)155 (3.5%)
Total12,355 (100.0%)4,456 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wake Forest

Housing Structures in Wake Forest

Housing Structures in Wake Forest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,58368.9%
Single Unit, Attached1,89211.3%
2 Unit Apartments3091.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1901.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9525.7%
10 or more Apartments1,6389.7%
Mobile Home / Other2471.5%
Total16,811100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wake Forest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wake Forest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,727 (92.6%)856 (7.4%)
Single Unit, Attached1,375 (72.7%)517 (27.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)309 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments25 (13.2%)165 (86.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)952 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,638 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other228 (92.3%)19 (7.7%)
Total12,355 (73.5%)4,456 (26.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wake Forest

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wake Forest
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)130 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms24 (0.2%)905 (20.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,083 (16.9%)2,252 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,668 (29.7%)604 (13.6%)
8 or more Rooms6,580 (53.3%)565 (12.7%)
Total12,355 (100.0%)4,456 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wake Forest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wake Forest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,436 (68.3%)964 (21.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas120 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity3,712 (30.0%)3,447 (77.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used53 (0.4%)45 (1.0%)
Total12,355 (100.0%)4,456 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wake Forest

Household Vehicle Usage in Wake Forest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle36 (0.3%)411 (9.2%)
1 Vehicle2,416 (19.6%)1,841 (41.3%)
2 Vehicles6,733 (54.5%)1,767 (39.7%)
3 or more Vehicles3,170 (25.7%)437 (9.8%)
Total12,355 (100.0%)4,456 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wake Forest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wake Forest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,7389,617
Median Property Value$381,100$402,800
Median Household Income$87,200$4,233
Monthly Housing Costs$669$1,371
Real Estate Taxes$3,716$59

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wake Forest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wake Forest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00096 (3.5%)162 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (3.1%)74 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999475 (17.3%)2,078 (21.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,422 (51.9%)5,122 (53.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999409 (14.9%)1,892 (19.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999221 (8.1%)271 (2.8%)
$1,000,000 or more31 (1.1%)18 (0.2%)
Total2,738 (100.0%)9,617 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wake Forest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wake Forest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00027 (1.0%)32 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999201 (7.3%)46 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99984 (3.1%)196 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999293 (10.7%)28 (0.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999539 (19.7%)385 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999366 (13.4%)992 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999493 (18.0%)940 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more735 (26.8%)2,797 (29.1%)
Total2,738 (100.0%)9,617 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wake Forest

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wake Forest
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x594 (21.7%)137,049 (1,425.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x237 (8.7%)2,336 (24.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x371 (13.6%)3,261 (33.9%)
4.0x or more1,528 (55.8%)1,675 (17.4%)
Total2,738 (100.0%)9,617 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wake Forest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wake Forest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800173 (6.3%)34 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499265 (9.7%)253 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,196 (80.2%)540 (5.6%)
Total2,738 (100.0%)9,617 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,948 (98.6%)55 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years9,518 (96.4%)359 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,308 (83.1%)470 (16.9%)
26 to 34 Years4,332 (87.4%)627 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years7,096 (95.7%)323 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years7,369 (91.6%)671 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years4,501 (94.0%)287 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,339 (98.7%)44 (1.3%)
75 Years and older2,535 (99.3%)18 (0.7%)
Total44,946 (94.0%)2,854 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wake Forest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,948 (98.6%)55 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,518 (96.4%)359 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,308 (83.1%)470 (16.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wake Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wake Forest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,431 (83.4%)284 (16.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,686 (80.0%)672 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,481 (94.3%)334 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,967 (97.8%)114 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over29,949 (95.5%)1,397 (4.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wake Forest

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6779 (19.5%)3,247 (81.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,406 (14.2%)8,240 (83.4%)
19 to 25 Years186 (6.7%)2,228 (80.2%)
25 to 34 Years285 (5.8%)4,149 (83.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,190 (16.0%)6,981 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years524 (6.5%)7,193 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years598 (12.5%)4,192 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,180 (94.0%)2,172 (64.2%)
75 Years and over2,526 (98.9%)1,612 (63.1%)
Total10,674 (22.3%)40,014 (83.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wake Forest

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wake Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years434 (9.1%)210 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years321 (7.5%)86 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,352 (13.7%)496 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years128 (8.4%)347 (18.7%)
75 Years and over486 (49.5%)538 (34.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wake Forest

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wake Forest: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years62 (1.3%)62 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years68 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years452 (4.6%)102 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (0.9%)55 (3.0%)
75 Years and over392 (39.9%)201 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wake Forest: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years70 (0.7%)162 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years9 (0.6%)56 (3.0%)
75 Years and over26 (2.6%)19 (1.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wake Forest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years372 (7.8%)113 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years238 (5.5%)86 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years728 (7.4%)186 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (0.9%)38 (2.0%)
75 Years and over63 (6.4%)76 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wake Forest: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)45 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years159 (1.6%)127 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years115 (7.5%)286 (15.4%)
75 Years and over368 (37.5%)442 (28.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wake Forest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.2%)10 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.1%)45 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years75 (4.9%)57 (3.1%)
75 Years and over36 (3.7%)85 (5.4%)

Technology Access in Wake Forest

Computing Device Access in Wake Forest

Computing Device Access in Wake Forest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15,62192.9%
Smartphone16,08095.7%
Tablet13,37879.6%
No Computing Device3382.0%
Total16,811100.0%

Internet Access in Wake Forest

Internet Access in Wake Forest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet380.2%
Broadband Home14,94588.9%
Cellular Data Only1,0236.1%
Satellite Internet1,2517.4%
No Internet3892.3%
Total16,811100.0%

Wake Forest Summary

Wake Forest, North Carolina is a town located in Wake County, North Carolina. It is situated in the northeast corner of the county, just north of Raleigh, the state capital. The town has a population of approximately 30,000 people and is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area. Wake Forest is known for its historic downtown area, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and other businesses.

History

Wake Forest was founded in 1832 as the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute, a Baptist school for men. The school was founded by the North Carolina Baptist Convention and was the first Baptist school in the state. The school was renamed Wake Forest College in 1838 and moved to its current location in Wake Forest in 1834. In 1851, the college was chartered as a university and began offering degrees in law, medicine, and theology. In 1868, the college was renamed Wake Forest University.
In the late 19th century, the town of Wake Forest began to grow around the university. The town was incorporated in 1880 and was named after the university. In the early 20th century, the town experienced a period of growth and development, with the construction of a railroad line and the establishment of several businesses.

Geography

Wake Forest is located in the northeast corner of Wake County, North Carolina. It is situated approximately 20 miles north of Raleigh, the state capital. The town is bordered by the towns of Rolesville, Youngsville, and Wake Forest to the north, and the towns of Knightdale and Wendell to the east. The town is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan area.
The town of Wake Forest covers an area of approximately 10 square miles and is located at an elevation of approximately 400 feet above sea level. The town is situated on the banks of the Neuse River and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Falls Lake State Recreation Area, which is located just north of the town.

Economy

The economy of Wake Forest is largely driven by the presence of Wake Forest University. The university is the largest employer in the town, with over 4,000 employees. Other major employers in the town include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Wake County Public Schools, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The town is also home to a variety of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The town is also home to several technology companies, including SAS Institute, which is headquartered in the town.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wake Forest was 30,117. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median household income in Wake Forest was $68,945, and the median family income was $77,837. The per capita income for the town was $32,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wake Forest?
Total Population of Wake Forest is 48,047.
What is the Total Male Population of Wake Forest?
Total Male Population of Wake Forest is 23,215.
What is the Total Female Population of Wake Forest?
Total Female Population of Wake Forest is 24,832.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wake Forest?
There are 93.49 Males per 100 Females in Wake Forest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wake Forest?
There are 106.97 Females per 100 Males in Wake Forest.
What is the Median Population Age in Wake Forest?
Median Population Age in Wake Forest is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wake Forest
Average Family Size in Wake Forest is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wake Forest
Average Household Size in Wake Forest is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wake Forest?
Per Capita income in Wake Forest is $47,191.
What is the Median Family Income in Wake Forest?
Median Family Income in Wake Forest is $125,556.
What is the Median Household income in Wake Forest?
Median Household Income in Wake Forest is $115,159.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wake Forest?
Income or Wage Gap in Wake Forest is 23.6%.
Women in Wake Forest earn 76.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wake Forest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wake Forest is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wake Forest?
There are 25,524 People in the Labor Forcein in Wake Forest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wake Forest?
70.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Wake Forest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wake Forest?
Unemployment Rate in Wake Forest is 4.3%.