Cary Wake County, North Carolina
Cary: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Cary is a town located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 135,234 and a population density of 907 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 173,587 inhabitants.
The town was created 271 years ago in 1749.
Geography
Cary is located at 35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W (35.7915400, -78.7811200).
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Weather
Cary forecast: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. more
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Official website of Cary
Cary Quick Facts
| Population : | 173,587 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 149.14 km2 |
| Official name : | Cary |
| Named for : | Samuel Fenton Cary |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152, 146 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1750 (271 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:33:42 (16th October 2021) |
| Postal code : | 27511 |
| Density : | 1,164 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Cary increased by 22.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 135,234 | - | census |
| 2011 | 142,209 | 4.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 146,154 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 151,328 | 3.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 155,439 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 159,712 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 162,477 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 165,927 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 168,042 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 170,282 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 173,587 | 1.9% | estimation process |
Local Places in Cary
1 Town of Cary
Address: 316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Cary (19)
People born in Cary, including actress Bevin Prince, politician Robert N. Page, journalist, publisher, and diplomat Walter Hines Page, you can see a list of people who born in Cary.
- Anoop Desai (singer) he was born in 20/12/1986
- Brian Ackley (Footballer) he was born in 27/09/1986
- Kendall Fletcher (soccer defender for the United States and Canberra United) she was born in 06/11/1984
- Spright Dowell (American academic administrator) he was born in 02/01/1878
- Jim Johnson (American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 10/09/1912
- Debbie Antonelli (American sports announcer)
- Isaiah Johnson (American football safety born October 14, 1992) he was born in 14/10/1992
- Luke Maye (American basketball player) he was born in 07/03/1997
- Max Povse (Professional Baseball Pitcher) he was born in 23/08/1993
- Kevin Janson Neal (American spree killer and marijuana grower) he was born in 01/01/1973
- Jordyn Adams (baseball player (1999-)) he was born in 18/10/1999
- Gale Adcock (American politician) she was born in 25/01/1954
- Caleb Duvernay (American association football player) he was born in 24/07/1996
- Greg Jones he was born in 07/03/1998
- Greg Jones (American baseball player (1998-)) he was born in 07/03/1998
- Ryan Spaulding (soccer player) he was born in 10/09/1998
Schools in Cary
College & universities near Cary, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449117 | Platt College-Miller-Motte-Cary | Cary (NC) | 27518-7171 |
| 413972 | Mitchells Academy | Raleigh (NC) | 27606 |
| 480037 | MyComputerCareer.edu-Raleigh | Raleigh (NC) | 27606 |
| 461485 | Shepherds Theological Seminary | Cary (NC) | 27518-9316 |
| 198950 | Meredith College | Raleigh (NC) | 27607-5298 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cary, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Cary
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Post Office | Cary (NC) | 27519 |
| Cary Post Office | Cary (NC) | 27511 |
| Morrisvill Post Office | Morrisville (NC) | 27560 |
| Avent Ferry Raleigh Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27606 |
| Method Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27607 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cary , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 17,929 people.
- Cary , Mississippi town in Mississippi with a population of 264 people.
Other cities in Wake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Wake County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 474,414 | Capital of North Carolina |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | City in United States of America |
| Apex | 64,388 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wake Forest | 47,314 | Town located in the U. |
| Garner | 32,180 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Fuquay-Varina | 32,145 | City in North Carolina |
| Holly Springs | 31,377 | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Morrisville | 30,495 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Knightdale | 18,122 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wendell | 9,387 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Rolesville | 8,882 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Zebulon | 6,514 | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States |
| Green Level | 2,158 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cary distances to largest North Carolina cities