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Wendell

North Carolina · 5,845 residents · 8.747 sq mi
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Wendell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,864. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value is $128,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,845
+38%since 2000
from 4,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−1%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K8K11K14K1990201020202024Wendell
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,864
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,151
+25%since 2000
from $17,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score57.1%(2,425)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(3,211)
Black29.8%(1,743)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(673)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other0.9%(50)
Diversity Score72.4%(4,232)
Diversity Score
72
+27%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wendell, North Carolina?

Wendell, North Carolina has about 5,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wendell, North Carolina earns about $35,864 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Wendell, North Carolina?

About 26.2% 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 14.8% 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 3,040 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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