Wake Forest, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
42,111
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
5.3%
Median Home
$297,300
Median Income
$92,210
Median Rent
$1,117
Wake Forest SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5
Wake Forest, NC Crime Report
417
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
903.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-63.51%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wake Forest / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 417 | 903.7 | 2,729.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 52.0 | 371.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.7 | 72.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 34.7 | 262.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 393 | 851.7 | 2,357.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 33 | 71.5 | 519.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 344 | 745.5 | 1,666.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 34.7 | 172.2 | 219.9 |
Wake Forest, NC Cost Of Living
108
Wake Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Wake Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wake Forest | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 133 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 82 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
Wake Forest, NC Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Ildar Sagdejev (Specious) | GFDL
Rankings for Wake Forest in North Carolina
Map Of Wake Forest, NC
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Population over time in Wake Forest
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 42,111 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 40,159 | 4.4% |
| 2017 | 38,473 | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 36,472 | 4.8% |
| 2015 | 34,786 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 33,319 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 31,632 | 5.8% |
| 2012 | 29,889 | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 28,132 | 5.0% |
| 2010 | 26,790 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wake Forest
| Race | Wake Forest | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 14.7% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wake Forest
| Gender | Wake Forest | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wake Forest for adults over 25
| Education | Wake Forest | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wake Forest, North Carolina
| Income | Wake Forest | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
