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Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Fuquay-Varina, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

40,485population

37median age

This community is a community of 40,485 with a median age of 37. The population is predominantly White (65.5%) with a significant Black community (14.7%). Median household income is $115,497. 96.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 54% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, with a median home value of $451,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%26,531

Black

14.7%5,954

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%4,003

Two or More

6.3%2,534

Asian

2.9%1,177

Other

0.6%235

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%579

High School Diploma

13.3%3,518

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%1,461

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%2,477

Associate's Degree

11.7%3,084

Bachelor's Degree

36.7%9,690

Master's Degree

13.5%3,570

Professional Degree

1.7%442

Doctorate

2%535

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

54%

Graduate+

17.2%

Housingi

$451,500median home value

$1,720median rent

74.2%homeownership

15,187total units

5.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 74.2%

Renter 25.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%173

$50K–$100K

0.8%81

$100K–$150K

0.2%21

$150K–$200K

1.3%142

$200K–$300K

10%1,070

$300K–$500K

51.9%5,536

$500K–$1M

32.7%3,489

$1M+

1.4%152

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

183

$750–$1,000

413

$1,000–$1,250

381

$1,250–$1,500

305

$1,500–$2,000

1,081

$2,000+

1,166

Year Built

2020 or later

16.3%2,478

2010–2019

38%5,766

2000–2009

23.8%3,608

1990–1999

7.7%1,171

1980–1989

7.2%1,094

1970–1979

2.7%407

1960–1969

1.7%257

1950–1959

1%154

1940–1949

0.4%54

1939 or earlier

1.3%198

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.2%7,207

Electricity

48.3%6,943

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%179

Fuel Oil

0.1%13

No Fuel

0.1%11

Solar

0.1%9

Wood

0%4

Household Economyi

$115,497median household income

$44,813per capita income

8.2%poverty rate

3.6%unemployment

19,956labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%404

$10K–$15K

1.8%258

$15K–$20K

1.5%215

$20K–$25K

1.2%170

$25K–$30K

3.4%493

$30K–$35K

1.6%233

$35K–$40K

3.3%475

$40K–$45K

2.6%368

$45K–$50K

1.5%219

$50K–$60K

3.2%461

$60K–$75K

8.3%1,188

$75K–$100K

12.1%1,744

$100K–$125K

12%1,725

$125K–$150K

12.6%1,805

$150K–$200K

15.6%2,235

$200K+

16.5%2,373

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

243

Residentsi

459

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing52 homes87% occupied$358/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers83 homes93% occupied$464/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8108 homes94% occupied$340/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $115,497/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $35K/yr

93%

Very low income$35K–$58K/yr

5.9%

Low income$58K–$92K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80.1% of subsidized households are minority

21.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,6118.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

571

India

406

United Kingdom

227

Philippines

183

Canada

China

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,862

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,002

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,243(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured