Population of Wake Forest, North Carolina as of January 2026. How many people live in Wake Forest today?

The exact population of Wake Forest, North Carolina as of January 2026 is estimated at 54,741 residents. Please note: this figure is an estimate and may slightly change as people get born and pass away, it also depends on migration to/from Wake Forest.

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