Wake County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,132,271 inhabitants. The county was created 254 years ago in 1771. Its county seat is Raleigh.
There are 1 city/town in Wake County, NC. The largest city of Wake County is Zebulon with a population of 6,514.
Wake County is home to several of North Carolina's most populous and fastest-growing cities. Located in the central Piedmont region of the state, Wake County contains the capital city of Raleigh as well as the cities of Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon.
With its mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities, Wake County offers residents a high quality of life, diverse housing options, excellent schools, and a thriving job market. The county's population has exploded in recent decades, rising from around 300,000 in 1980 to over 1 million today. This growth is largely attributed to the influx of technology, research, and financial services companies in the region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wake County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Zebulon | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States | 6,514 |