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Cary's current population is 41,967 people with 17,698 households within this smaller 2 mile radius. This area experienced positive population growth of 11.1% from 2010-2020. This area is projected to grow another 5.1% over the next five years. This is higher than the national average.
The median age of the population in this area is 38.4 which is slightly below the state average of 39.8 years old. This area has an average household size of 2.36 persons. This area is not very family centric with 58.6% of the households being family households and with 33.2% having children in the home and 16.8% of the population being under 15 and an additional 12.5% being under 24. Another 30.4% of this area’s population is between 25 and 44 years of age and 23.8% between 45-64 years old leaving 16.4% of the population over 65 years old. These last two age groups are target age groups for dentures, partials, crowns, and other restorative work.
Cary has a daytime employee population of 27,284 versus a permanent population of 41,967 meaning the daytime employee population is 65.0% of the permanent population living in the area and 61.0% of the total daytime population. This is a significant daytime employee population that has a positive impact on the overall numbers.
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In this area, 60.2% of the population either holds a bachelor's degree or higher educational degree. Cary is higher than the state and US average.
The dominant racial and ethnic groups of the population in the Cary area are White 54.1%, Black 11.5%, Asian 14.0%, 9.5% other races and 17.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Overall these population demographics are favorable indicators for an adult general practice dental office.
|  | Table #2 Significant Demographic Characteristics |
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Demographic Analysis for Cary, North Carolina
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| POPULATION | | | |
| Population 2025 | | 41,967 | 10,910,469 | 338,440,954 |
| 2010 Total Population | | 36,420 | 9,558,854 | 309,121,785 |
| 2020 Total Population | | 40,462 | 10,462,665 | 331,839,624 |
| Projected Total Population 2030 | 44,120 | 11,323,872 | 344,873,411 |
| Population Change, 2010 - 2020 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 7.3% |
| Annual Population Change Rate, 2025 - 2030 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| POPULATION AGE BREAKDOWN | | | |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 39.8 | 39.3 |
| Under 4 years old | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| 5 - 9 years old | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 10 - 14 years old | 5.7% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 15 - 24 years old | 12.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 25 - 44 years old | 30.4% | 25.9% | 26.9% |
| Number of Adults 25-44 | 12,771 | 2,824,574 | 90,938,228 |
| 45 - 64 years old | 23.8% | 25.0% | 24.4% |
| Number of Adults 45-64 | 10,003 | 2,729,420 | 82,485,679 |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% | 18.4% | 18.1% |
| Number of Adults 65 years and older | 6,865 | 2,003,289 | 61,399,291 |
| 0 - 14 years old | 16.8% | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Number of Children 0-14 years old | 7,066 | 1,885,369 | 58,800,947 |
NOTE: All percentages are rounded. ESRI data pulled as of August 26, 2025. Data showing future dates are projections.
| | Highlighted fields signify favorable characteristics on a comparison basis with the other locations listed and/or national averages |
