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Compare Asheville to Wake Forest
This post compares Asheville, North Carolina to Wake Forest, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Asheville (city) | Wake Forest (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,318 | 38,473 |
| Income (median) | $38,990 | $58,843 |
| Home Value (median) | $227,500 | $278,600 |
| White | 82% | 78% |
| Black | 11% | 14% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| With Kids | 19% | 48% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 35 |
| Rentals | 50% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Asheville or Wake Forest?
A: Asheville has a larger population count than Wake Forest: 89318 compared with 38473 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Asheville or in Wake Forest?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Asheville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Asheville or Wake Forest?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Asheville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Asheville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 50% for Asheville versus 29% for Wake Forest.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Asheville may include: Wilmington, Kernersville, and Hickory.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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