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Knightdale, NC

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Knightdale, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

20,214population

33.6median age

This community is a community of 20,214 with a median age of 33.6. The population is predominantly Black (44.5%) with a significant White community (33.8%). Median household income is $103,220. 96.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, with a median home value of $380,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

44.5%9,001

White

33.8%6,824

Hispanic/Latino

10.9%2,201

Asian

5%1,019

Two or More

4.6%921

Other

1.2%248

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%202

High School Diploma

14.4%1,896

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%730

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%1,856

Associate's Degree

12%1,585

Bachelor's Degree

28.4%3,738

Master's Degree

17.3%2,276

Professional Degree

2.2%284

Doctorate

1.1%149

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

48.9%

Graduate+

20.6%

Housingi

$380,100median home value

$1,674median rent

64.7%homeownership

8,025total units

5.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.7%

Renter 35.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.1%7

$50K–$100K

0.3%15

$100K–$150K

0.5%24

$150K–$200K

3.6%177

$200K–$300K

24.8%1,219

$300K–$500K

54.7%2,687

$500K–$1M

15.9%782

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

112

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

615

$1,500–$2,000

1,269

$2,000+

492

Year Built

2020 or later

5.8%469

2010–2019

39.5%3,172

2000–2009

28.7%2,307

1990–1999

12.7%1,017

1980–1989

7.1%570

1970–1979

3%237

1960–1969

0.9%70

1950–1959

0.7%59

1940–1949

0.4%34

1939 or earlier

1.1%90

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.1%4,415

Utility Gas

39.2%2,974

No Fuel

1.2%92

Bottled/LP Gas

1%76

Solar

0.4%28

Other

0.1%9

Household Economyi

$103,220median household income

$44,817per capita income

5.3%poverty rate

3.4%unemployment

11,921labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%170

$10K–$15K

2.3%173

$15K–$20K

1.6%123

$20K–$25K

2.4%186

$25K–$30K

2.4%184

$30K–$35K

5.4%408

$35K–$40K

1.9%145

$40K–$45K

2.7%204

$45K–$50K

1%79

$50K–$60K

9%681

$60K–$75K

6.1%461

$75K–$100K

10.9%827

$100K–$125K

14.4%1,091

$125K–$150K

8.7%659

$150K–$200K

13.1%996

$200K+

15.9%1,207

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

133

Residentsi

342

Avg. Tenant Renti

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes93% occupied$464/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,220/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

85%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

12%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,41912%

By Region

Top Countries

China

239

India

205

Canada

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,366

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,517

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

825(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured