Wake Forest

The historic downtown of Wake Forest, North Carolina is in the midst of a renaissance that is bringing more charm and energy to the community, and more options for living, working, and playing.

Overview for Wake Forest , NC

46,387 people live in Wake Forest , where the median age is 38.6 and the average individual income is $43,601. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

46,387

Total Population

38.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,601

Average individual Income

Wake Forest, North Carolina is a beautiful and growing town located just outside of Raleigh. It is home to a thriving community of friendly people, local art galleries, shops, and restaurants. For a true taste of N.C.-style Southern cooking, grab a bite at Sugar Magnolia Cafe & Emporium or grab a hot dog at Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs, a family-owned business since 1916.

In the mood to shop? Stop in at The Cotton Company, where you can make your own gift basket filled with Tar Heel souvenirs. The Wake Forest Farmer's Market held each Saturday morning starting in April and offers local produce, cheese, and other artisan crafts and gifts. Dive further into Wake Forest’s rich history at the Wake Forest Historical Museum and the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which was once the Wake Forest College campus before the school moved to Winston-Salem in the 1950s.

The town is close to several parks and nature preserves, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities. If you're looking for Wake Forest real estate or a place to get away from it all, while still being close to major cities, Wake Forest is the perfect place.

Demographics and Employment Data for Wake Forest , NC

Population Households Employment

Wake Forest has 16,513 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wake Forest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 46,387 people call Wake Forest home. The population density is 2,570.38 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

46,387

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.6

Median Age

48.6 / 51.4%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree

16,513

Total Households

2.79

Average Household Size

$43,601

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Around Wake Forest , NC

There's plenty to do around Wake Forest , including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

29

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

27

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fishin Shrimp, Just In Time Treats, and Flantastic.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Fishin Shrimp page on Yelp Search 11845 Retail Dr on Google Maps	Dining	1.78 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Just In Time Treats page on Yelp Search 3900 Burlington Mills Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.68 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Flantastic page on Yelp	Dining	1.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bedford Food & Drink page on Yelp Search 3607 Falls River Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.74 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Homebody's page on Yelp Search 217 S White St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.98 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mary & Mak page on Yelp Search 1002 Durham Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	2.24 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spectrum Elite Strength & Conditioning page on Yelp Search 700 US Hwy 1 N on Google Maps	Active	4.49 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Body in Tune page on Yelp Search 523 E Wait Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.06 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Scentsuosity page on Yelp Search 4305 Iyar Way on Google Maps	Active	3.91 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 2921 Wakefield Crossing Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.93 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Red Dog Strong Strength & Conditioning page on Yelp Search 744 Merrit Capital Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.5 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Larry’s Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 702 N Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.82 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wides Sugar Wx Spa page on Yelp Search 3117 Rogers Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.97 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon A page on Yelp Search 1424 Wall Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.48 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sugar Nail page on Yelp Search 3325 Rogers Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.89 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wayne's Creative Hairstyling page on Yelp Search 204 S White St on Google Maps	Beauty	1 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the FAB by Lauren page on Yelp Search 1936 Heritage Branch Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.02 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Megan Pirrocco - Healthy Hair Specialist page on Yelp Search 11480 Capital Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.65 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Glam Shack page on Yelp Search 1608 Heritage Commerce Ct on Google Maps	Beauty	0.8 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

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The following schools are within or nearby Wake Forest . The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Wake Forest

Overview for Wake Forest , NC

46,387

38.6 years

High

$43,601

Demographics and Employment Data for Wake Forest , NC

46,387

High

38.6

48.6 / 51.4%

16,513

2.79

$43,601

Around Wake Forest , NC

29

Car-Dependent

27

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

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