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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Knightdale

North Carolina · 1,884 residents · 9.256 sq mi
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Knightdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,929. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 4,074 residents. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $89,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,884
−68%vs 2000
vs 5,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
204 / sq mi
−68%vs 2000
vs 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 31.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
516K11K17K22K1990201020202024Knightdale
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,929
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,021 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,103
−31%vs 2000
vs $23,340 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$455
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $704 in 2000
US average: $450
78.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
21.7% rent
2.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(3,966)
Black26.7%(1,589)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(220)
Asian1.5%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(3,479)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,709)
Black9%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score22.3%(421)
22
−62%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Knightdale, North Carolina?

Knightdale, North Carolina has about 1,884 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Knightdale, North Carolina?

The typical household in Knightdale, North Carolina earns about $40,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knightdale, North Carolina expensive?

In Knightdale, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Knightdale, North Carolina?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Knightdale, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knightdale, North Carolina?

About 2.5% of people in Knightdale, 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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