Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Fuquay-Varina: City in North Carolina

About

Fuquay-Varina is a city located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,937 and a population density of 569 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,145 inhabitants.

The city was created 116 years ago in 1908.

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Location of Fuquay-Varina on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Fuquay-Varina

Population : 32,145 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Wake County
Area : 31.5 km2
Altitude : 325 feet / 99 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1909 (116 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 23:21:58 (4th December 2025)
Density : 1,020 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 44.2% (2010-2020)
Fuquay-Varina town hall image
Fuquay-Varina town hall
Fuquay-Varina town hall image
Fuquay-Varina town hall image

Geography

Fuquay-Varina is located at 35°35'4"N 78°48'0"W (35.5843200, -78.8000100).

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Demographics

The population of Fuquay-Varina increased by 44.2% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 17,937 - census
2011 19,165 6.41% estimation process
2012 19,996 4.16% estimation process
2013 21,296 6.1% estimation process
2014 22,653 5.99% estimation process
2015 23,934 5.35% estimation process
2016 25,895 7.57% estimation process
2017 27,823 6.93% estimation process
2018 29,137 4.51% estimation process
2019 30,324 3.91% estimation process
2020 32,145 5.66% estimation process

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Best Things to Do in Fuquay-Varina

1 South Park

Rating: 4.5 (382)

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South Park

2 Falcon Park

Rating: 4.6 (272)

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Falcon Park

3 Splash Pad

Rating: 4.5 (261)

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Splash Pad

4 Fleming Loop Recreational Park

Rating: 4.5 (257)

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Fleming Loop Recreational Park

5 Mineral Spring Park

Rating: 4.6 (226)

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Mineral Spring Park

Where ot Eat in Fuquay-Varina

1 Bojangles

Rating: 4 (1312)

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Bojangles

2 Cook Out

Rating: 4 (1257)

1433 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cook Out

3 Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 3.7 (1023)

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

4 Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

Rating: 4.4 (768)

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

5 Starbucks

Rating: 4.3 (665)

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Starbucks

Where to Stay in Fuquay-Varina

1 Quality Inn

Rating: 3.2 (214)

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Quality Inn

People born in Fuquay-Varina (7)

People born in Fuquay-Varina, including football player Andre Bowden, visual artist Beverly Buchanan, politician Lynton Y. Ballentine, .

List

  • Woody Crowson (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1918
  • Conor Donovan (American association football player) he was born in 08/01/1996
  • Curley Bridges (American electric blues, rock-and-roll, and rhythm-and-blues singer, pianist and songwriter) he was born in 07/02/1934
  • Katharine Stinson (American aeronautical engineer) she was born in 18/09/1917

Schools in Fuquay-Varina

College & universities near Fuquay-Varina, NC

Code Name City ZIP
199856 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh (NC) 27603-5696

Stations (15)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fuquay-Varina, 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 Office

Post offices near Fuquay-Varina

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fuquay Varina Post Office Fuquay Varina (NC) 27526

Other cities in Wake County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wake County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Raleigh 474,414 The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
West Raleigh 338,759 A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Cary 173,587 Town in North Carolina, United States
Apex 64,388 The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
Wake Forest 47,314 Town located in the U.
Garner 32,180 Town in North Carolina, United States
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

Fuquay-Varina distances to largest North Carolina cities