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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fuquay-Varina

North Carolina · 4,562 residents · 19.086 sq mi
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Fuquay-Varina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,778. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 3,336 residents. Median home value is $67,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,562
−42%vs 2000
vs 7,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.5
+6%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
97012K23K33K44K1990201020202024Fuquay-Varina
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,778
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,903 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,948
−36%vs 2000
vs $20,268 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $622 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(5,239)
Black24.3%(1,921)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(583)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(4,739)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,443)
Black23.6%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(114)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0.8%(35)
Diversity Score50.5%(2,306)
Diversity Score
51
−16%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has about 4,562 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina earns about $25,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina expensive?

In Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?

About 13.2% of people in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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