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Wendell

North Carolina · 19,687 residents (2025 est.) · 8.747 sq mi
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#61Fastest growingof 6,811+33.4%#236Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.3%
The short version

Wendell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,787. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,817 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $330,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,064
+208%since 2000
from 4,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,494 / sq mi
+154%since 2009
from 588 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+13%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,687 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K11K14K1990201020202024Wendell
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(769)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(689)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(1,064)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(1,095)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(651)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(1,544)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.3%(2,135)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(1,592)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(1,481)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(1,370)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(293)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(381)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,787
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,514
+145%since 2000
from $17,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−14%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,500
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,457
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,894)
Black23.8%(1,011)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(251)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(6,213)
Black24.5%(3,204)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(3,192)
Asian1%(137)
Other2.4%(318)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2009
from 69 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.2%(1,719)
Puerto Rican6.8%(892)
Honduran1.8%(231)
Guatemalan1.7%(227)
Colombian0.9%(123)
Asian origin
Korean0.5%(59)
Chinese0.3%(39)
Asian Indian0.2%(26)
Taiwanese0.1%(13)
Ancestry
English10.6%(1,379)
Irish10.4%(1,360)
German6.1%(791)
American5.6%(727)
Italian5.2%(678)
Scottish2.8%(369)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(244)
Polish0.9%(119)
Arab0.9%(112)
Nigerian0.8%(101)
Welsh0.8%(100)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.6%(74)
West Indian0.5%(68)
Dutch0.5%(67)
French0.5%(65)
British0.5%(64)
Greek0.5%(59)
Portuguese0.4%(52)
Egyptian0.3%(42)
Norwegian0.3%(38)
Danish0.2%(29)
Canadian0.2%(25)
Jamaican0.2%(21)
Jordanian0.1%(18)
Austrian0.1%(18)
Lebanese0.1%(16)
Ukrainian0.1%(15)
Ethiopian0.1%(14)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.5%(1,554)
Married63.5%(2,944)
Widowed0.3%(13)
Divorced2.7%(123)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(1,442)
Married46.1%(2,726)
Widowed8.9%(527)
Divorced20.5%(1,213)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wendell, North Carolina?

Wendell, North Carolina has about 13,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wendell, North Carolina earns about $95,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wendell, North Carolina expensive?

In Wendell, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $330,500, and the typical rent is about $1,457 a month.

How educated are people in Wendell, North Carolina?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wendell, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wendell, North Carolina?

About 3.2% of people in Wendell, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wendell, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wendell, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,259 residents, a change of about 366 percent over that period.

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

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