Wake Forest, NC population by race
The table below shows Wake Forest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,379 | 69.47% |
| Black or African American | 8,647 | 18.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 1,098 | 2.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,384 | 2.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,501 | 7.29% |
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Wake Forest 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 Forest has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wake Forest's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wake Forest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.47% are white, 18% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.29% are Asian, 2.88% are some other race and 7.29% are multiracial.
Wake Forest '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wake Forest is White with a population of 33,379 (69.47% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,501 (7.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wake Forest, NC
By ethnicity, 3,781 (7.87% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 44,266 (92.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wake Forest, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 32,405 (73.21% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wake Forest, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wake Forest's Non-Hispanic population.
Wake Forest 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 | 32,405 | 73.21% |
| Black or African American alone | 8,597 | 19.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 38 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 1,098 | 2.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 132 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,996 | 4.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wake Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,289 (34.09% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wake Forest, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wake Forest's Hispanic population.
Wake Forest Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,289 | 34.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,110 | 29.36% |
| Cuban | 309 | 8.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 | 28.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wake Forest, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.87% of Wake Forest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wake Forest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,289 (34.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wake Forest, NC have?
Wake Forest, NC has 8,647 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 18.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wake Forest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wake Forest, NC?
With 92.13% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wake Forest.
That being said, with a 18% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wake Forest.
What is the majority race in Wake Forest, NC?
With a population of 33,379 (69.47% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wake Forest.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wake Forest, with 18% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
