About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cary population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Cary across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Cary was 180,010, a 0.08% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Cary population was 179,867, an increase of 1.69% compared to a population of 176,886 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cary increased by 82,938. In this period, the peak population was 180,010 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Cary is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Cary population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Cary Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Cary, NC, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Cary by race. It includes the population of Cary across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Cary across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Cary population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 60.09% are white, 7.63% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 20.41% are Asian, 0.09% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.63% are some other race and 7.95% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Cary
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Cary is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Cary total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Cary Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Twin Lakes, Cary, NC, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cary population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Cary.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Cary, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Comprehensive demographic dataset for Carrington, Cary, NC, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Cary by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Cary across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Cary across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cary, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 102,517 (63.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Cary
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Cary is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Cary total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Cary Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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In 2023, the population of the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area in the United States was about 1.51 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was about 1.48 million people.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Cary town, North Carolina. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Raleigh-Cary, NC - Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) was 1562.00900 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Raleigh-Cary, NC - Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) reached a record high of 1562.00900 in January of 2024 and a record low of 804.43600 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Raleigh-Cary, NC - Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Cary, NC population pyramid, which represents the Cary population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Cary, NC, is 28.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Cary, NC, is 20.7.
• Total dependency ratio for Cary, NC is 49.2.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Cary, NC is 4.8.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Cary population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Cary for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Cary for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Cary for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Cary Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) (RCYPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Raleigh, NC, residents, population, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Cary population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Cary. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Cary by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Cary.

Key observations

The largest age group in Cary, NC was for the group of age 45 to 49 years years with a population of 14,572 (8.25%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Cary, NC was the 85 years and over years with a population of 2,223 (1.26%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Cary is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Cary total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Cary Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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