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Knightdale, NC


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Knightdale, North Carolina

Knightdale, North Carolina is 8 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Wake county. The town is part of the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area. The population of Knightdale is 5,958.

The People and Families of Knightdale

In Knightdale, about 64% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Knightdale.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Knightdale had a median family income of $62,073. Knightdale is one of the richer towns in North Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Knightdale. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Knightdale political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Knightdale Housing

Of the housing in Knightdale, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Knightdale than most places in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Knightdale, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

High Points

Knightdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Knightdale Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Knightdale Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Knightdale People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Knightdale Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Knightdale Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Knightdale College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Knightdale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Knightdale, NC

Comparing Knightdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men69
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use26
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime47

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