Fuquay-Varina: Demographics & People
About 40,485 people live in Fuquay-Varina, in 14,366 households. Population grew 7.2% from 37,749 (2022) to 40,485 (2024). Median age 37.0 years. (0.8y older than North Carolina). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 66% White (non-Hispanic) and 15% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.45). 75% of households are family-led. County is gaining 8,107 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs North Carolina avg 2.5).
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs North Carolina 42%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs North Carolina 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 7.2% from 37,749 (2022) to 40,485 (2024) — about 12.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~43,473 (extrapolated at 3.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 47,668.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 133,568 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 7.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 37,749 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 40,485 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 40,485 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Population Estimate | 47,668 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.0y is 1.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.0 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 40,485 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 11,493 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 7,538.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 15,652.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 5,802 |
| Population under 18 | 11,493 |
| Median age | 37.0 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 40,485 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.45 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 26,028 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 5,742 |
| Asian residents | 1,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 3,248 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 45.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 71.8% |
| Asian population | 2.9% (vs North Carolina 3.2%) |
| Black population | 14.7% (vs North Carolina 26.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.9% (vs North Carolina 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 65.5% (vs North Carolina 51.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 9% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 15,859 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 20,039 |
| Share born in this state | 39.2% |
| Share born in another state | 60.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 49.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,270 |
| From Europe | 328 |
| From Asia | 23 |
| From Africa | 508 |
Households & Family Composition
14,366 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 9,910 families, 44% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 10,497 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 9,910 |
| Married couples with children | 4,339 |
| Single-parent households | 110 |
| Average household size | 2.78 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 411 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 113 |
| Family households | 10,736 households (vs North Carolina 17,226) |
| Households that are families | 74.7% (vs North Carolina 58.5%) |
| Total households | 14,366 households (vs North Carolina 25,235) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 8,107 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 145,188 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 137,081 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 8,107 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,659 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 239 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 239 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 37085 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 37 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 085 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Harnett |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 20.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 37085 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Harnett County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,561 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 37085 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Harnett County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 29.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 135,976 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 9 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 10 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 40,485, booming, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 40,485 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Town Summary · County | Harnett County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade