Demographics

As a region, the Triangle area is undoubtedly on the move. Regional population growth continues to outpace most other areas of the nation, with the Raleigh-Cary-Garner metropolitan area being the fastest-growing urban region in the South.

Regional Growth

  • The Raleigh-Cary-Garner metropolitan area (Raleigh-Cary MSA) had an estimated population of 1,629,000 in 2023, an increase of over 84 percent since 2000.

  • The greater Triangle is now home to more than 2 million people and one of the 30 largest metropolitan regions in the United States.

Garner’s success lies in its diverse community. Listed below are Garner demographics and population characteristics, including household income, race, age and more.

The Raleigh MSA has grown by

84%

since 2000.

Population Characteristics

Garner Population

Garner’s population has more than doubled since 1990, and its growth is expected to increase at an even faster pace in coming years.

20 Mile Radius of Garner

The population within 20 miles of Garner grew by 90,133 over the last 5 years and is projected to grow by 72,670 over the next 5 years. 

 

Gender Distribution

Race / Ethnicity

 
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GARNER HOUSEHOLDS

12,900

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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$62,915

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MEDIAN AGE

36.8

Workforce Characteristics

The region has approximately

2x

the number of information, professional, science, and technology jobs compared to the U.S. average

Top Growing Industries

 

Economic Characteristics

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$380k

2023 MEDIAN HOME SALE PRICE

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6.6%

2022 GROWTH IN TAX BASE

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3.0%

2023 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE