Wake Forest, North Carolina

Detailed report on the small city located in Wake County, North Carolina (NC).

Wake Forest, NC is classified as a town by the U.S. Census Bureau and is located in Wake county. The average number of disabilities per resident is far lower than most other cities in this state. The majority of disabilities in Wake Forest fall under the categories of physical (25%), employment (23%), and go-outside-home (19%).

In Wake County, roughly 88% of all residents and 89% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. People in this county are more likely to have health insurance than in most other cities in North Carolina. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most others in this state.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
0.00 per 10,000 residents
North Carolina
0.19 per 10,000 residents (1 per 51,598 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
64.35 per 10,000 residents (1 per 155 residents)
North Carolina
38.02 per 10,000 residents (1 per 263 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
0.00 per 10,000 residents
North Carolina
0.38 per 10,000 residents (1 per 26,391 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
0.00 per 10,000 residents
North Carolina
0.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 48,490 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
11.92 per 10,000 residents (1 per 839 residents)
North Carolina
3.63 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,753 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
0.00 per 10,000 residents
North Carolina
0.13 per 10,000 residents (1 per 75,227 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Wake Forest
0.79 per 10,000 residents (1 per 12,588 residents)
North Carolina
0.52 per 10,000 residents (1 per 19,074 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age. Information is only available down to a county level.

Wake County
88.4%
North Carolina
85.9%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18. Information is only available down to a county level.

Wake County
89.0%
North Carolina
87.8%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Wake Forest
0.18 per resident (1 per 5.49 residents)
North Carolina
0.35 per resident (1 per 2.88 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
291 (12.7%)
Physical
570 (24.9%)
Mental
324 (14.1%)
Self-care
138 (6.0%)
Go-outside-home
432 (18.9%)
Employment
536 (23.4%)

People

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In 2000, Wake Forest had a total population of 12,588 which was largely located in urban areas. The city's population consisted of 3,736 children, which is an above average level when compared to its population, and 994 seniors, which is a below average level when compared to its population. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other cities.

Racially, Wake Forest is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and african-american. Overall, the city has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

A below average portion of the city's population (43%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this city is far less than most other cities in North Carolina (6% vs 5% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Wake Forest
12,588
North Carolina
8,049,313
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Wake Forest
6,024 (47.9%)
North Carolina
3,942,695 (49.0%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Wake Forest
6,564 (52.1%)
North Carolina
4,106,618 (51.0%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Wake Forest
31.5
North Carolina
35.3
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Wake Forest
3,736 (29.7%)
North Carolina
1,964,047 (24.4%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Wake Forest
7,858 (62.4%)
North Carolina
5,116,218 (63.6%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Wake Forest
994 (7.9%)
North Carolina
969,048 (12.0%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Wake Forest
6,200 (49.3%)
North Carolina
3,789,221 (47.1%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Wake Forest
712 (5.7%)
North Carolina
576,718 (7.2%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Wake Forest
10,024 (79.6%)
North Carolina
5,804,656 (72.1%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Wake Forest
1,987 (15.8%)
North Carolina
1,737,545 (21.6%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Wake Forest
256 (2.0%)
North Carolina
113,689 (1.4%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Wake Forest
26 (0.2%)
North Carolina
99,551 (1.2%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Wake Forest
1 (0.0%)
North Carolina
3,983 (0.0%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Wake Forest
196 (1.6%)
North Carolina
103,260 (1.3%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Wake Forest
98 (0.8%)
North Carolina
186,629 (2.3%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Wake Forest
262 (2.1%)
North Carolina
378,963 (4.7%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in North Carolina

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Wake Forest
5,461 (43.4%)
North Carolina
5,073,066 (63.0%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Wake Forest
720 (5.7%)
North Carolina
430,000 (5.3%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Wake Forest has 3,409 families with an average of 3.11 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (82%) and children over the age of eighteen (43%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Wake Forest
3,409
North Carolina
2,158,869
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Wake Forest
3.11
North Carolina
2.98
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Wake Forest
2,782 (81.6%)
North Carolina
1,645,346 (76.2%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Wake Forest
496 (14.5%)
North Carolina
389,997 (18.1%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Wake Forest
131 (3.8%)
North Carolina
123,526 (5.7%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Wake Forest
589 (17.3%)
North Carolina
249,471 (11.6%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Wake Forest
409 (12.0%)
North Carolina
181,009 (8.4%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Wake Forest
929 (27.3%)
North Carolina
565,168 (26.2%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Wake Forest
1,482 (43.5%)
North Carolina
1,163,221 (53.9%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Wake Forest was $60,408 which is far beyond typical levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other cities in North Carolina. The amount of women with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The number of well paid women city wide is much higher than average. The total number of men with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The amount of well paid men is well above average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Wake Forest
1,079 (8.6%)
North Carolina
958,667 (11.9%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Wake Forest
2,318 (68.0%)
North Carolina
1,429,739 (66.2%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Wake Forest
328 (9.8%)
North Carolina
135,802 (6.4%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Wake Forest
1,266 (34.1%)
North Carolina
455,282 (19.3%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Wake Forest
$60,408
North Carolina
$46,335
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Wake Forest
$52,307
North Carolina
$39,184
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Wake Forest
1,978 (46.8%)
North Carolina
805,738 (29.1%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Wake Forest
2,124 (57.5%)
North Carolina
739,050 (29.4%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 6,382 actively employed workers in this city. The industries who employ the most female workers in Wake Forest are: education and health, management and administrative, and retail trade. For men, the top industries for employment are: manufacturing, management and administrative, and retail trade.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
14 (0.4%)
Construction
333 (9.7%)
Manufacturing
601 (17.5%)
Wholesale trade
149 (4.4%)
Retail trade
377 (11.0%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
192 (5.6%)
Information
201 (5.9%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
178 (5.2%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
504 (14.7%)
Education, health, and social services
318 (9.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
182 (5.3%)
Other services
232 (6.8%)
Public administration
144 (4.2%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
8 (0.3%)
Construction
72 (2.4%)
Manufacturing
292 (9.9%)
Wholesale trade
63 (2.1%)
Retail trade
323 (10.9%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
59 (2.0%)
Information
107 (3.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
284 (9.6%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
331 (11.2%)
Education, health, and social services
989 (33.4%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
182 (6.2%)
Other services
125 (4.2%)
Public administration
122 (4.1%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Wake Forest spends about 32.8 minutes each way to get to work, which is much more than other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Wake Forest
32.8 minutes
North Carolina
25.1 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Wake Forest
5,169 (85.2%)
North Carolina
3,046,666 (81.6%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Wake Forest
3 (0.0%)
North Carolina
3,610 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Wake Forest
736 (12.1%)
North Carolina
538,264 (14.4%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Wake Forest
14 (0.2%)
North Carolina
34,803 (0.9%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Wake Forest
7 (0.1%)
North Carolina
6,840 (0.2%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Wake Forest
79 (1.3%)
North Carolina
74,147 (2.0%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
173 (2.9%)
5 to 9 minutes
525 (8.7%)
10 to 14 minutes
469 (7.7%)
15 to 19 minutes
364 (6.0%)
20 to 24 minutes
644 (10.6%)
25 to 29 minutes
427 (7.0%)
30 to 24 minutes
1,105 (18.2%)
35 to 39 minutes
431 (7.1%)
40 to 44 minutes
534 (8.8%)
45 to 59 minutes
974 (16.1%)
60 to 89 minutes
312 (5.1%)
90 or more minutes
107 (1.8%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
118 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
83 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
145 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
468 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
861 (14.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
1,264 (20.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
969 (16.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
701 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
317 (5.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
355 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
78 (5.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
64 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
356 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
286 (4.7%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Wake Forest had 5,091 total households which, on average, contained 2.8 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.66. Households in this city have a value that is well above average when compared to other cities. Real estate taxes here are much higher when compared to state levels ($1,313). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Wake Forest
5,091
North Carolina
3,523,944
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
951 (18.7%)
2 person households
1,522 (29.9%)
3 person households
901 (17.7%)
4 person households
806 (15.8%)
5 person households
314 (6.2%)
6 person households
86 (1.7%)
7 or more person households
37 (0.7%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Wake Forest
2.8
North Carolina
2.7
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
17 (0.3%)
1 bedroom households
460 (9.0%)
2 bedroom households
1,292 (25.4%)
3 bedroom households
2,353 (46.2%)
4 bedroom households
846 (16.6%)
5 bedroom or more households
113 (2.2%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Wake Forest
$143,500
North Carolina
$108,300
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Wake Forest
$1,313
North Carolina
$826
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Wake Forest
24.8%
North Carolina
24.3%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Wake Forest
2.66
North Carolina
2.49
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Wake Forest
1993
North Carolina
1978
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
721 (14.2%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
1,591 (31.3%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
563 (11.1%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
716 (14.1%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
454 (8.9%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
309 (6.1%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
234 (4.6%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
134 (2.6%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
359 (7.1%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Wake Forest
474 (9.3%)
North Carolina
391,931 (11.1%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Wake Forest
3,409 (67.0%)
North Carolina
2,158,869 (61.3%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Wake Forest
2,915 (57.3%)
North Carolina
2,172,355 (61.6%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Wake Forest
30 (0.6%)
North Carolina
134,870 (3.8%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Wake Forest
23 (0.2%)
North Carolina
73,466 (0.9%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Area Codes:
919
Latitude:
35.973289
Longitude:
-78.518789
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This city observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
7.80 Square Miles
Water Area:
0.10 Square Miles
County:
Wake County
Zip Codes:
27587, 27588
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
20.80%
United States or American
13.15%
English
13.15%
German
12.35%
Irish
10.41%
Italian
5.64%
Scotch-Irish
3.52%
French (except Basque)
2.89%
Scottish
2.85%
Polish
2.39%
Dutch
1.25%
European
1.19%
Swedish
0.76%
Norwegian
0.62%
Russian
0.58%
Welsh
0.54%
British
0.54%
Ukrainian
0.51%
French Canadian
0.49%
Czech
0.41%
Greek
0.37%
Hungarian
0.36%
Kenyan
0.34%
Canadian
0.34%
Danish
0.30%
Romanian
0.28%
Austrian
0.26%
Jamaican
0.25%
Croatian
0.23%
African
0.21%
Brazilian
0.20%
Other Subsaharan African
0.19%
Swiss
0.18%
Slovak
0.18%
Belgian
0.15%
Finnish
0.14%
Other Arab
0.14%
Portuguese
0.13%
Lithuanian
0.12%
Northern European
0.12%
Lebanese
0.12%
Nigerian
0.11%
Afghan
0.11%
Liberian
0.10%
Scandinavian
0.10%
Arab/Arabic
0.10%
 
 

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    Sleep Inn Wake Forest External Link
    Located 1.41 miles away with 20 rooms and rates from $80 a night.
  2. Hotel
    Hampton Inn Wake Forest External Link
    Located 1.46 miles away and rates from $76 a night.
  3. Hotel
    Comfort Suites North Raleigh External Link
    Located 9.62 miles away with 114 rooms and rates from $83 a night.
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If you represent a health care provider, government entity, library or university, we would like to support you. See our organization support page to see how we can help.

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