Cary Population

2010–2026

216

2026 projection

10% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Cary. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026216-41.82%
2025220-62.65%
2024226-125.04%
2023238+167.21%
2022222-104.31%
2021232-83.33%
2020240-3211.76%
2019272-31.09%
2018275-41.43%
2017279-62.11%

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Cary Demographics

46.3median age

Median age

Female55.8 yrs
Male26.5 yrs

Adults

256
64 seniors · 25%192 other adults

Sex

Female 48.5% · 160Male 51.5% · 170

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Cary Marital Status

26% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married26%24%29%
Never married38%48%29%
Divorced25%26%24%
Widowed7%0%14%
Separated4%2%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201