Knightdale, North Carolina
Knightdale: City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Knightdale is a city located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,401 and a population density of 653 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,122 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1926.
Quick Facts about Knightdale
| Population : | 18,122 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Postal code : | 27545 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 17.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 315 feet / 96 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1927 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:18:47 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,039 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 37.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Knightdale is located at 35°47'16"N 78°28'50"W (35.7876500, -78.4805600).
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Official website of Knightdale
Demographics
The population of Knightdale increased by 37.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,401 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,995 | 4.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,664 | 5.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,216 | 4.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,797 | 4.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,172 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,731 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,807 | 6.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,384 | 9.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,843 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,122 | 1.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,682 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,045 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,538 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,052 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 70.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 48.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 39.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 426 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 31.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $291,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,253 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $877 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,458 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,134 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 23.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,403 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,019 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 364,336 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,118 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,314 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,069 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 843 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 541 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,180.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.95 |
Best Things to Do in Knightdale
1 Knightdale Station Park
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2 Knightdale Community Park
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3 Knightdale Environmental Park
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Other Places in Knightdale
1 Knightdale Town Hall
950 Steeple Square Ct, Knightdale, NC 27545 ➦ Show Map
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2 Knightdale Finance Department
950 Steeple Square Ct, Knightdale, NC 27545 ➦ Show Map
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3 Knightdale Town Council
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People born in Knightdale (2)
People born in Knightdale, including kickboxer Joe Lewis, Red Cross Volunteer Dorothy Coley, .
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Schools in Knightdale
College & universities near Knightdale, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199670 | Sherrill's University of Barber & Cosmetology | Raleigh (NC) | 27604 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Knightdale, NC
| 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 |
Post offices near Knightdale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Knightdal Post Office | Knightdale (NC) | 27545 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
Knightdale distances to largest North Carolina cities
