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Six Forks

North Carolina · Raleigh · 11,875 residents · 3.802 sq mi
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The short version

Six Forks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $693,129. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Raleigh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Six Forks; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,875
Population density
3,123 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,306
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,554
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,129
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,834
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(9,995)
Black4.7%(560)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(695)
Asian1.7%(198)
Other3.6%(427)
Diversity Score35.5%(4,221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(9,995)
Black4.7%(560)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(695)
Asian1.7%(198)
Other3.6%(427)
Diversity Score35.5%(4,221)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
7.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina?

Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 11,875 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina?

The typical household in Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $131,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $693,129, and the typical rent is about $1,834 a month.

How educated are people in Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 73.9% of adults age 25 and over in Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Six Forks, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 4.1% of people in Six Forks, Raleigh, 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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