Wake Forest Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 12588 people, 4617 households, and 3409 families residing in the town. The population density was 1614.4 people per square mile (623.32/kmē), making its North Carolina's 52nd most densely populated town. There were 5091 housing units at an average density of 652.7 per square mile (252.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.66 people, and the average family size was 3.11 people. In the town Population was distributed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89 males. The median age was 31.5 years, The median age of males was 30.8 years, for females the median age was 32.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 79.63% White, 15.78% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 2.03% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.56% from two or more races and 0.78% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $52307, it would be the 69th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $60408, making it the 67th highest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $22746, it is 116th wealthiest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income was $28710, Median income for males is $36603, compared with $23444 for females.
In 2000, 3953 pupils and students, of which 2059 are male and 1894 are female, 31.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 323 nursery or pri school, 253 kindergarten, 1579 elementary school, 637 high school and 1161 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12588 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12832 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13074 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 14067 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 14979 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16105 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17442 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 20021 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 22620 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 25236 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 27068 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 159 | 164 | 323 |
| Kindergarten | 114 | 139 | 253 |
| Elementary school | 729 | 850 | 1579 |
| High school | 317 | 320 | 637 |
| College or graduate school | 740 | 421 | 1161 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest town, North Carolina | $52307 | $60408 | $22746 |
| Wake County, North Carolina | $54988 | $67149 | $27004 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |