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Fuquay-Varina

North Carolina · 34,152 residents · 19.086 sq mi
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Fuquay-Varina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,914. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 26,254 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,100. Households here earn about 45% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,152
+332%since 2000
from 7,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,789 / sq mi
+332%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
97012K23K33K44K1990201020202024Fuquay-Varina
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,914
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,036
+68%since 2000
from $20,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(23,542)
Black13.8%(4,700)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3,198)
Asian2.4%(828)
Other3.5%(1,191)
Diversity Score59.3%(20,243)
Diversity Score
59
−1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has about 34,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina earns about $81,914 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 $278,100, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

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

About 46.4% 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 9.9% of people in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,590 residents, a change of about 649 percent over that period.

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

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