Wendell, NC is a small town located in Wake County. With a population of just under 10,000 and a population density of 1,777 people per square mile, Wendell is the perfect town to raise a family or start your own business. The local shopping district includes staples such as Wendell Hardware, Mandy's Diner, and Parkview Pharmacy. Residents of Wendell can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at nearby Falls Lake State Recreation Area or visiting the local golf course. The Wendell Community Center offers organized sports opportunities for children and adults alike, including basketball, flag football, and more. On Thursday nights in the summer there are free concerts in downtown Wendell – an event that locals look forward to every year.
The population in Wendell is 9,847. There are 1,864 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wendell is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wendell is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wendell
- 53.3% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 42.9% are married with children
- 19.1% have children, but are single
Race in Wendell
- 65.2% are White
- 19.4% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 12.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander