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Knightdale

North Carolina · 19,435 residents · 9.256 sq mi
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Knightdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,529. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,477 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $223,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,435
+226%since 2000
from 5,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,100 / sq mi
+226%since 2000
from 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+13%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
516K11K17K22K1990201020202024Knightdale
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,529
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,583
+52%since 2000
from $23,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(7,175)
Black41.8%(8,131)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(2,410)
Asian3.3%(642)
Other2.7%(526)
Diversity Score81.5%(15,840)
Diversity Score
82
+40%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knightdale, North Carolina?

Knightdale, North Carolina has about 19,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knightdale, North Carolina earns about $69,529 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 $223,700, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Knightdale, North Carolina?

About 43.0% 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 5.0% of people in Knightdale, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knightdale, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Knightdale, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,551 residents, a change of about 932 percent over that period.

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

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