Fuquay-Varina, NC Demographics

A map of Fuquay-Varina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	26,531	23,542	65.5%	68.9%
Black	5,954	4,700	14.7%	13.8%
Hispanic	4,003	3,198	9.9%	9.4%
Multiracial	2,534	1,560	6.3%	4.6%
Asian	1,177	828	2.9%	2.4%
Native American/Other	286	324	0.7%	0.9%

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has an estimated population of 40,485, a large increase from the 34,152 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 14.7% Black, 9.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fuquay-Varina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fuquay-Varina has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fuquay-Varina, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fuquay-Varina is ranked the 27th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fuquay-Varina was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fuquay-Varina's White Population

26,531 residents of Fuquay-Varina, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fuquay-Varina is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Fuquay-Varina ranks 410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fuquay-Varina's White population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Fuquay-Varina's population has decreased from 68.9% to 65.5%.

Fuquay-Varina is more White than neighboring Angier (59% White), Apex (61.7% White), and Garner (52% White). Fuquay-Varina is less White than neighboring Holly Springs (70.5% White), and Buies Creek (76.6% White).

Fuquay-Varina's Black Population

5,954 residents of Fuquay-Varina, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fuquay-Varina is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Fuquay-Varina ranks 346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fuquay-Varina's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Black residents' share of Fuquay-Varina's population has increased from 13.8% to 14.7%.

Fuquay-Varina is more Black than neighboring Holly Springs (8.4% Black), Apex (7.3% Black), and Buies Creek (10% Black). Fuquay-Varina is less Black than neighboring Angier (18.2% Black), and Garner (25.1% Black).

Fuquay-Varina's Asian Population

1,177 residents of Fuquay-Varina, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fuquay-Varina is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Fuquay-Varina ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fuquay-Varina's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Asian residents' share of Fuquay-Varina's population has increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

Fuquay-Varina is more Asian than neighboring Angier (0.7% Asian), and Buies Creek (2.4% Asian). Fuquay-Varina is less Asian than neighboring Holly Springs (8.7% Asian), Apex (19.5% Asian), and Garner (3.2% Asian).

Fuquay-Varina's Hispanic Population

4,003 residents of Fuquay-Varina, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fuquay-Varina is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fuquay-Varina ranks 229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fuquay-Varina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Fuquay-Varina's population has increased from 9.4% to 9.9%.

Fuquay-Varina is more Hispanic than neighboring Holly Springs (6.8% Hispanic), Apex (6.2% Hispanic), and Buies Creek (5.7% Hispanic). Fuquay-Varina is less Hispanic than neighboring Angier (17.2% Hispanic), and Garner (13.2% Hispanic).

Fuquay-Varina's Native American/Other Population

286 residents of Fuquay-Varina, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fuquay-Varina is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Fuquay-Varina ranks 264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fuquay-Varina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fuquay-Varina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Fuquay-Varina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apex (0.6% Native American/Other), and Buies Creek (0% Native American/Other). Fuquay-Varina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), Angier (1.4% Native American/Other), and Garner (1.6% Native American/Other).

Fuquay-Varina's Multiracial Population

2,534 residents of Fuquay-Varina, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fuquay-Varina is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fuquay-Varina ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fuquay-Varina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Fuquay-Varina's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.3%.

Fuquay-Varina is more Multiracial than neighboring Holly Springs (4.4% Multiracial), Angier (3.4% Multiracial), Apex (4.7% Multiracial), Garner (4.9% Multiracial), and Buies Creek (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.