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Crime in Knightdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Knightdale. Key points include:
There were 641 total crimes in Knightdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Knightdale is 3,118.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Knightdale is 194.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Knightdale is 2,923.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Knightdale is 47.14% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Knightdale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Knightdale / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 641 | 3,118.2 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 194.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.3 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 150.8 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 601 | 2,923.6 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 175.1 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 491 | 2,388.5 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 74 | 360.0 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Knightdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Knightdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Knightdale is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Knightdale is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Knightdale is $370,204.
The median income in Knightdale is $103,220.
Knightdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Knightdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Knightdale | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 121 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Knightdale, NC Weather
The average high in Knightdale is 71.3° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 76.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.0 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Knightdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Knightdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Knightdale
The current population in Knightdale is 20,214. The population has increased 92.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,214 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 19,532 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 19,127 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 18,614 | 10.8% |
| 2020 | 16,798 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 16,001 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 15,198 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 14,363 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 13,787 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 13,243 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 12,692 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 12,133 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 11,567 | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 10,939 | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 10,477 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Knightdale
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Knightdale is:
33.8% White with 6,824 White residents.
44.5% African American with 9,001 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.0% Asian with 1,019 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 248 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 921 Two Or More residents.
10.9% Hispanic with 2,201 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.8% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 44.5% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Knightdale
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Knightdale is 52.5% female with 10,616 female residents.
Knightdale is 47.5% male with 9,598 male residents.
| Gender | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Knightdale for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Knightdale completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Knightdale completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Knightdale completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Knightdale completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Knightdale completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Knightdale completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Knightdale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Knightdale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Knightdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Knightdale, North Carolina
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2.2% of households in Knightdale earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Knightdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Knightdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Knightdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.6% of households in Knightdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Knightdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Knightdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.0% of households in Knightdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Knightdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.9% of households in Knightdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.9% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)








