Cary

35.7915° N, 78.7811° W

Overview for Cary, NC

176,686 people live in Cary, where the median age is 39.8 and the average individual income is $64,590. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

176,686

Total Population

39.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$64,590

Average individual Income

Around Cary, NC

There's plenty to do around Cary, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

37
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
59
Bikeable
Bike Score
26
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taste Of Levant, Cakes Paradise, and Soma.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.64 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.03 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.71 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.4 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.7 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.4 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cary, NC

Cary has 67,964 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cary do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 176,686 people call Cary home. The population density is 2,978.03 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

176,686

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.8

Median Age

49.46 / 50.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.92%

0-9 Years

10-17: 12.17%

10-17 Years

18-24: 7.23%

18-24 Years

25-64: 54.82%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.3%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.56%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 4457 (4%)
  • High School Degree 9711 (9%)
  • Associate Degree 12023 (11%)
  • Bachelor Degree 45333 (42%)
  • Graduate Degree 35524 (33%)
67,964

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$64,590

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 24,050 (35%)

Without Children: 43,914 (65%)

Marital Status

Married 47%
Single 21%
Divorced 6%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 4%

White Collar: 96%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 8%
15 to 29 Minutes 18%
30 to 59 Minutes 8%
60+ Minutes 1%

Schools in Cary, NC

Primary Schools (24)
Middle Schools (8)
High Schools (8)
Mixed Schools (14)
The following schools are within or nearby Cary. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Northwoods Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Reedy Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Cardinal Charter Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Mills Park Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Farmington Woods Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5

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