Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina
Wake Forest: Town located in the U.S. state of North Carolina
About
Wake Forest is a town located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,117 and a population density of 715 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,314 inhabitants.
The town was created 143 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Wake Forest
| Population : | 47,314 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Postal code : | 27587–27588 |
| Area : | 42.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 387 feet / 118 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:52:02 (1st February 2023) |
| Density : | 1,123 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 36.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wake Forest is located at 35°58'48"N 78°30'35"W (35.9798700, -78.5097200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wake Forest
Demographics
The population of Wake Forest increased by 36.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 30,117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,694 | 4.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,016 | 4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,759 | 5.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,653 | 5.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,148 | 3.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,174 | 5.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,165 | 4.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,023 | 4.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,629 | 3.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,314 | 3.56% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wake Forest
1 Falls Lake State Recreation Area
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2 Forest Ridge Park
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3 Falls Lake Tailrace Parking
12101 Old Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Falls Lake Dam Recreation Area
Falls Management Center Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
2900 Horse Shoe Farm Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Wake Forest
1 TripsWithPets
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2 Wake Forest Town Hall
301 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Wake Forest (9)
People born in Wake Forest, including soccer player Justin Hughes, cartoonist Ray Billingsley, soccer player Tyler Lassiter, .
List
- Vernon Malone (American politician) he was born in 20/12/1931
- Hubert McNeill Poteat (American classical philologist) he was born in 12/12/1886
- Dexter Lawrence (American football player (1997-)) he was born in 12/11/1997
- Bea Gaddy (politician and advocate for the poor and homeless) she was born in 01/01/1933
- Nick Retzlaff (American soccer player) he was born in 03/09/1996
- Rachel Harris Larson (American chemist)
Schools in Wake Forest
College & universities near Wake Forest, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199759 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest (NC) | 27587-1889 |
| 421832 | Living Arts College | Raleigh (NC) | 27614-7076 |
| 436632 | Gwinnett College | Raleigh (NC) | 27616 |
| 456205 | Platt College-Miller-Motte-Raleigh | Raleigh (NC) | 27604-6072 |
| 199670 | Sherrill's University of Barber & Cosmetology | Raleigh (NC) | 27604 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wake Forest, 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 |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wake Forest
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wake For Post Office | Wake Forest (NC) | 27587 |
| Youngsvill Post Office | Youngsville (NC) | 27596 |
| Rolesvill Post Office | Rolesville (NC) | 27571 |
| Franklinton Post Office | Franklinton (NC) | 27525 |
| Neu Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27616 |
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 |
| Cary | 173,587 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Apex | 64,388 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| 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
Wake Forest distances to largest North Carolina cities
