Town · North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina, town, in Wake County, North Carolina. Fuquay-Varina had 48,536 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 41.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,152 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,485 (±52). GEOID 3725300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,536
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,152 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,485 ±52
Median household income
$115,497
±$8,663 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$451,500
±$10,000 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,720
±$134 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Fuquay-Varina and what county is it in?
Fuquay-Varina is a town in Wake County, North Carolina. It covers 19.4 square miles of land, 1,759 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fuquay-Varina is in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 34,152 | 100.0% |
| Harnett County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fuquay-Varina, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,536 people lived in Fuquay-Varina on July 1, 2025, up 41.6% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 34,152 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,485 (±52).
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina | Wake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,485 ±52 | 1,178,653 | +13,059 |
| Households | 14,366 ±627 | 460,175 | +4,872 |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.12 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,187 ±615 | 496,047 | +5,290 |
Fuquay-Varina's population since 2000
From 7,898 in 2000 to 48,536 in 2025: up 514.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fuquay-Varina as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fuquay-Varina?
The median resident of Fuquay-Varina is 37.0 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.7%. 8.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina | Wake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±1.5 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±2.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±1.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±1.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% ±2.4 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±3.7 pts | 56.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.7% ±2.7 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.9% ±1.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±2.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±1.4 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.0 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.0% ±2.6 pts | 57.2% | +10.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±1.9 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±2.2 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fuquay-Varina earn?
Half of Fuquay-Varina's 14,366 households earn less than $115,497 a year (±$8,663), against $105,768 in Wake County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $97,225 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,272 after inflation. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina | Wake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,497 ±$8,663 | $105,768 | +$18,272 |
| Mean household income | $125,490 ±$6,478 | $139,586 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,813 ±$2,042 | $55,448 | +$4,603 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±2.7 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.1% ±6.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±2.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.7 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±1.7 pts | 95.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fuquay-Varina?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Fuquay-Varina's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $451,500 by its owner (±$10,000). The median renter pays $1,720 a month including utilities, and 33.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina | Wake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $451,500 ±$10,000 | $461,300 | +$136,565 |
| Median gross rent | $1,720 ±$134 | $1,623 | +$292 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.6% ±9.5 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,978 ±$77 | $2,113 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2% ±3.6 pts | 64.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.8% ±3.6 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Housing units | 15,187 ±615 | 496,047 | +5,290 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±4.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.1% ±2.7 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 16.3% ±2.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 38.0% ±3.7 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fuquay-Varina building?
Builders took permits for 715 new housing units in Fuquay-Varina in 2025 (715 in single-family houses), 14.7 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fuquay-Varina work and get to work?
61.9% of Fuquay-Varina's workers drive alone and 30.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina | Wake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±2.7 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.9% ±3.3 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.0% ±3.2 pts | 29.1% | +19.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min ±2.3 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fuquay-Varina?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Fuquay-Varina, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,395 (Tract 531.05) to $120,166 (Tract 531.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 531.09Wake County | 11,742 | $120,166 |
| Tract 531.12Wake County | 7,538 | $102,045 |
| Tract 531.14Wake County | 8,961 | $107,065 |
| Tract 531.13Wake County | 5,761 | $86,629 |
| Tract 531.05Wake County | 5,025 | $80,395 |
| Tract 531.06Wake County | 4,289 | $92,432 |
| Tract 531.10Wake County | 6,849 | $119,830 |
| Tract 531.11Wake County | 5,837 | $132,847 |
| Tract 532.05Wake County | 6,092 | $139,375 |
| Tract 532.06Wake County | 6,657 | $120,374 |
| Tract 532.11Wake County | 7,566 | $198,854 |
| Tract 532.09Wake County | 2,895 | $133,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fuquay-Varina) · Census block assignment files
How does Fuquay-Varina compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fuquay-Varina is the 851st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Fuquay-Varina ranks 33rd of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 7th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th | 443 |
| Median household income | 33rd | 434 |
| Per capita income | 100th | 443 |
| Median home value | 53rd | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 266th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd | 421 |
| Median age | 323rd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 165th | 443 |
| Work from home | 20th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 439 |
Fuquay-Varina's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Fuquay-Varina with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fuquay-Varina?
8 of the 57 figures for Fuquay-Varina on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fuquay-Varina are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fuquay-Varina.