Wendell, NC Demographics

A map of Wendell's Population by Race

Wendell, North Carolina has an estimated population of 13,064, a dramatic increase from the 9,793 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% White, 24.5% Black, 24.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wendell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wendell is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Wendell, that probability was 65.1% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wendell is ranked the 80th 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). Wendell was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wendell's White Population

6,213 residents of Wendell, or 47.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wendell is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Wendell ranks 566th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wendell's White population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. White residents' share of Wendell's population has decreased from 50.3% to 47.6%.

Wendell is more White than neighboring Zebulon (29% White), and Knightdale (33.8% White). Wendell is less White than neighboring Archer Lodge (66.7% White), Clayton (54.2% White), and Rolesville (57.7% White).

Wendell's Black Population

3,204 residents of Wendell, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wendell is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Wendell ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wendell's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Wendell's population has decreased from 26.2% to 24.5%.

Wendell is more Black than neighboring Archer Lodge (11.7% Black). Wendell is less Black than neighboring Zebulon (45.6% Black), Knightdale (44.5% Black), Clayton (27.6% Black), and Rolesville (29.5% Black).

Wendell's Asian Population

137 residents of Wendell, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wendell is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Wendell ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wendell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Asian residents' share of Wendell's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.0%.

Wendell is more Asian than neighboring Archer Lodge (0% Asian), Zebulon (0.4% Asian), and Clayton (0.7% Asian). Wendell is less Asian than neighboring Knightdale (5% Asian), and Rolesville (1.3% Asian).

Wendell's Hispanic Population

3,192 residents of Wendell, or 24.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wendell is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wendell ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wendell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 107.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wendell's population has increased from 15.7% to 24.4%.

Wendell is more Hispanic than neighboring Archer Lodge (18.5% Hispanic), Zebulon (22.9% Hispanic), Knightdale (10.9% Hispanic), Clayton (13.2% Hispanic), and Rolesville (6.8% Hispanic).

Wendell's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Wendell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wendell is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Wendell ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wendell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wendell's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Wendell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolesville (0% Native American/Other). Wendell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zebulon (0.3% Native American/Other), Knightdale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Clayton (2% Native American/Other).

Wendell's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Wendell, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wendell is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wendell ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wendell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wendell's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.2%.

Wendell is more Multiracial than neighboring Zebulon (1.8% Multiracial). Wendell is less Multiracial than neighboring Archer Lodge (2.9% Multiracial), Knightdale (4.6% Multiracial), Clayton (2.4% Multiracial), and Rolesville (4.7% 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.