Demographics & People — Cary, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 176,686 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~185,600 |
| Median Age | 40.2 |
| Total Households | 67,964 |
| Family Households | 48,018 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5607 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 106,173 |
| Black or African American | 13,476 |
| Asian | 36,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,479 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 58,388 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 34,931 |
| English | 24,030 |
| German | 19,034 |
| Irish | 15,210 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,701 |
| Italian | 9,289 |
| American | 8,037 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,274 |
| Scottish | 5,133 |
Language
| English Only | 123,415 |
| Spanish | 9,854 |
| Population 5+ | 167,620 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,378 |
| Population 18+ | 131,868 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 36.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cary, North Carolina.