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Wake Forest

Wake Forest, NC, created in 1711, is home to a beautiful historic district that has a charming main street and a beautiful, bricked downtown area which has lots to do.

Wake Forest, NC was created in 1711, is home to a beautiful historic district that has a charming main street and a beautiful, bricked downtown area which has lots to do.  Wake Forest has a small town feel but provides many outdoor and indoor entertainment options.  On Friday nights you can check out “Friday Night on White” which hosts local bands that provide live music and great food trucks - this is very popular with local residents and out of town guests. Local hotspots include two breweries (Norse Street Brewing and White Street Brewing) and Over the Falls restaurant. If you are a theatre lover, there are plenty of entertainment options to explore at Wake Forest Renaissance Center .  Wake Forest is also a nature lover's paradise and is home to Falls Lake State Park which boasts 12,000 acres and 26,000 acres of woodland which are ideal for camping, fishing, bird watching and hiking.

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

Demographics and Employment Data for Wake Forest, NC

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

0-9:

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

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wake Forest, NC

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
St Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Richland Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
North Wake College and Career Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Wake Forest Charter Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 12th
5/5
Wake Forest Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5

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