Demographics & People — Wendell, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,585 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,300 |
| Median Age | 38.0 |
| Total Households | 4,164 |
| Family Households | 3,058 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6112 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,521 |
| Black or African American | 2,952 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,881 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,061 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,124 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,301 |
| Irish | 1,163 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,085 |
| English | 821 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 751 |
| German | 725 |
| American | 502 |
| Italian | 410 |
Language
| English Only | 9,091 |
| Spanish | 1,526 |
| Population 5+ | 10,891 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 807 |
| Population 18+ | 8,206 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 25.9% |
| 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 Wendell, North Carolina.