Wendell is a town located in Wake County, North Carolina. Wendell has a 2025 population of 17,344. Wendell is currently growing at a rate of 9.27% annually and its population has increased by 73.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,984 in 2020.
The average household income in Wendell is $104,795 with a poverty rate of 4.25%.The median age in Wendell is 38.3 years: 32.7 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wendell includes 56.29% White, 25.48% Black or African American, 11.54% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 6,521 | 56.29% |
Black or African American | 2,952 | 25.48% |
Other race | 1,337 | 11.54% |
Two or more races | 754 | 6.51% |
Asian | 21 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wendell's average per capita income is $59,315. Household income levels show a median of $93,848. The poverty rate stands at 4.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $136,048 | - |
Families | $106,680 | $119,103 |
Households | $93,848 | $104,795 |
Non Families | $60,032 | $59,949 |
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