Garner, North Carolina
Garner: town in North Carolina, United States
About
Garner is a town located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,745 and a population density of 657 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,180 inhabitants.
The town was created 121 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Garner
| Population | 32,180 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Wake County |
| Postal code | 27529 |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Area | 39.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7113,-78.6142 |
| Altitude | 433 feet / 132 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1905 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:59:18 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 821 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 20% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Garner is located at 35°42'41"N 78°36'51"W (35.7112600, -78.6141700).
Garner map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Garner increased by 20% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,745 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,347 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,738 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,755 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,734 | 3.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,949 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,731 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,761 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,465 | 5.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,407 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,180 | 2.4% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Garner
1Lake Benson Park
921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC 27529, United States View details
Phone: +19197724688 | Website available
2White Deer Park Nature Center
2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529, United States View details
Phone: +19196616982 | Website available
3Garner Recreational Park
205 E Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27529, United States View details
Phone: +19197734442 | Website available
4Centennial Park
1015 New Bethel Church Rd, Garner, NC 27529, United States View details
Phone: +19197734442 | Website available
5Garner Veterans Memorial
921 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC 27529, United States View details
Phone: +19197724688 | Website available
Where to Stay in Garner
1Sleep Inn
105 Commerce Pkwy, Garner, NC 27529, United States View details
Phone: +19197727771 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Garner
1Garner Parks & Recreation
125 Avery St, Garner, NC 27529 View details
Phone: +19196625043 | Website available
2Garner Town Hall
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529 View details
Phone: +19197724688 | Website available
3Garner Town Human Resources
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529 View details
Phone: +19197734415 | Website available
People born in Garner (7)
People born in Garner, including singer Scotty McCreery, football player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Brandon Banks, basketball player Donald Williams, .
More notable people
- James Mays (American basketball player) he was born in 08/03/1986
- Tom Gulley (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1899
- Nyheim Hines (American football running back) he was born in 12/11/1996
- Manny Perez (American soccer player) he was born in 19/02/1999
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Garner, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199643 | Shaw University | Raleigh (NC) | 27601 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Garner, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Garner.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Garner Post Office | Garner (NC) | 27529 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Garner, Iowa town in Hancock County, Iowa with a population of 3,031 people.
- Garner, Arkansas town in Arkansas, United States with a population of 284 people.
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. |
| 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. |
| 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
Garner distances to largest North Carolina cities