Wake County North Carolina History Law And Government

In 1881 parts of Wake County and Orange County were combined to form Durham County. In 1911 Cedar Fork Township of Wake County was transferred to Durham County and became Carr Township.

2 Law and government

Wake County is a member of the regional Triangle J Council of GovernmentsThe Triangle J Council of Governments is one of the 17 regional North Carolina Councils of Governments Region J established by the North Carolina General Assembly for the purpose of regional planning and administration. Headquartered in Durham, North Caro.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every te, the county has a total area of 2,220 km² (857 mi²This article is about the unit of measure. In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London. A square mile (symbol sq. or mi is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). A square mile is). 2,155 km² (832 mi²) of it is land and 66 km² (25 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.95% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into twenty townshipThe term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. However in some systems, especially in the U. no town need be involved, and indeed in the Scottish Highlands the term describes a very small agricultural community. Specific uss: Bartons CreekBartons Creek Township (also designated Township 2 is one of twenty townships within Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, Bartons Creek Township had a population of 18,408, a 57. 3% increase over 1990, and a population density of 0. 73 peop, BuckhornBuckhorn Township (also designated Township 3 is one of twenty townships within Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, Buckhorn Township had a population of 2,160, a 30. 8% increase over 1990, and a population density of 0. 09 people per acre, CaryCary Township (also designated Township 4 is one of twenty townships within Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, Cary Township had a population of 69,044, a 53. 0% increase over 1990, and a population density of 3. 95 people per acre (976/k, Cedar Fork, Holly Springs, House Creek, Leesville, Little River, Marks Creek, Meredith, Middle Creek, Neuse, New Light, Panther Branch, Raleigh, St. Mary's, St. Matthew's, Swift Creek, Wake Forest, and White Oak.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

Granville County, North Carolina - north
Franklin County, North Carolina - northeast
Johnston County, North Carolina - southeast
Harnett County, North Carolina - southwest
Chatham County, North Carolina - west
Durham County, North Carolina - northwest

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 627,846 people, 242,040 households, and 158,778 families residing in the county. The population density is 291/km² (755/mi²). There are 258,953 housing units at an average density of 120/km² (311/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 72.40% White, 19.72% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 3.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.48% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. 5.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 242,040 households out of which 34.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% are married couples living together, 9.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% are non-families. 25.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.06.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 36.50% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 7.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $54,988, and the median income for a family is $67,149. Males have a median income of $44,472 versus $31,579 for females. The per capita income for the county is $27,004. 7.80% of the population and 4.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.60% of those under the age of 18 and 8.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

5.1 Municipalities

5.2 Unincorporated communities

Bonsal
Feltonville
Friendship
Green Level
New Hill

6 External links

Wake County government official website

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1 History