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Wake County, North Carolina

Wake County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37183 and an estimated population of 1,190,275 (Census 2023), 1st largest of 100 in the state.

County facts

Name: Wake County
State: North Carolina
Type: county
FIPS code: 37183
State FIPS: 37
Population (2023): 1,190,275
Change since 2020: +5.3%
State rank: 1 of 100

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Major cities in Wake County

Raleigh

Other counties in North Carolina

Mecklenburg County Guilford County Forsyth County Cumberland County Durham County Buncombe County Union County Johnston County All 100

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Wake County?

Wake County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37183: 37 for the state and 183 for the county.

What state is Wake County in?

Wake County is in North Carolina.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.