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Wade

North Carolina · Raleigh · 10,534 residents · 2.644 sq mi
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The short version

Wade is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $911,332. Households here earn about 62% more than the Raleigh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Wade; 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 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,534
Population density
3,984 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,030
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$99,525
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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
$911,332
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,467
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(9,266)
Black4.7%(497)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(552)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other1.9%(201)
Diversity Score27.6%(2,909)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(9,266)
Black4.7%(497)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(552)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other1.9%(201)
Diversity Score27.6%(2,909)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Female
52.8%
Foreign born
4.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Wade

Lower Pacific Heights
Pop 10,416
Los Altos
Pop 10,364
Ingleside
Pop 9,045
Hayes Valley
Pop 12,091
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Lower Pacific Heights
Income$136,379−1%
Home value$1,475,236+62%
Population10,416−1%
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WADE VS
Los Altos
Income$127,044−8%
Home value$964,319+6%
Population10,364−2%
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WADE VS
Ingleside
Income$140,283+2%
Home value$1,145,479+26%
Population9,045−14%
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Income$131,265−5%
Home value$1,216,697+34%
Population12,091+15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina?

Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 10,534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $138,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $911,332, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

How educated are people in Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 81.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wade, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of people in Wade, 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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