Wake County, NC population by race
The table below shows Wake County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692,488 | 61.17% |
| Black or African American | 222,729 | 19.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,043 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 89,236 | 7.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 391 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 46,402 | 4.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 77,814 | 6.87% |
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Wake County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Wake County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wake County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wake County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 61.17% are white, 19.67% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.88% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.10% are some other race and 6.87% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Wake County, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Wake County is White with a population of 692,488 (61.17% of the total population).
Wake County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wake County is White with a population of 692,488 (61.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 77,814 (6.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wake County, NC
By ethnicity, 117,995 (10.42% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1.01 million (89.58% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wake County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 659,706 (65.05% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wake County, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wake County's Non-Hispanic population.
Wake County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 659,706 | 65.05% |
| Black or African American alone | 217,800 | 21.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,929 | 0.19% |
| Asian alone | 88,873 | 8.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 354 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 5,557 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 39,889 | 3.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wake County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 53,347 (45.21% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wake County, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wake County's Hispanic population.
Wake County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 53,347 | 45.21% |
| Puerto Rican | 15,865 | 13.45% |
| Cuban | 4,555 | 3.86% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 44,228 | 37.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wake County, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.42% of Wake County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wake County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 53,347 (45.21% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wake County, NC have?
Wake County, NC has 222,729 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 19.67% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wake County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wake County, NC?
With 89.58% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wake County.
That being said, with a 19.67% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wake County.
What is the majority race in Wake County, NC?
With a population of 692,488 (61.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wake County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wake County, with 19.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
