Statistics for Wake County
Latest official figures for Wake County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 1,257,235 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.3 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 13,171 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 6,802 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.59 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 5.47 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.1 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 8.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 105,768 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 128,428.2 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.3 % | 2024 |