Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Wendell is a town located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,845 and a population density of 431 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,387 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wendell
| Population : | 9,387 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Postal code : | 27591 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 13.56 km2 |
| Named for : | Oliver Wendell Holmes |
| Altitude : | 318 feet / 97 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:46:20 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 692 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 37.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wendell is located at 35°46'52"N 78°22'11"W (35.7809900, -78.3697200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wendell
Demographics
The population of Wendell increased by 37.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,845 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,071 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,141 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,111 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,148 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,243 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,710 | 6.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,233 | 7.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,798 | 7.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,577 | 9.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,387 | 8.63% | estimation process |
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People born in Wendell (3)
People born in Wendell, including All-college football player, professional football player, linebacker, defensive end Greg Ellis, actor Gregory Walcott, administrator Lawson B. Knott Jr., .
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Schools in Wendell
College & universities near Wendell, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456205 | Platt College-Miller-Motte-Raleigh | Raleigh (NC) | 27604-6072 |
| 199670 | Sherrill's University of Barber & Cosmetology | Raleigh (NC) | 27604 |
| 436632 | Gwinnett College | Raleigh (NC) | 27616 |
| 199582 | Saint Augustine's University | Raleigh (NC) | 27610-2298 |
| 199643 | Shaw University | Raleigh (NC) | 27601 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wendell, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wendell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Post Office | Wendell (NC) | 27591 |
| Zebulon Post Office | Zebulon (NC) | 27597 |
| Knightdal Post Office | Knightdale (NC) | 27545 |
| Middlesex Post Office | Middlesex (NC) | 27557 |
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (NC) | 27520 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wendell , Idaho city in Gooding County, Idaho, United States with a population of 2,714 people.
- Wendell , Massachusetts town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 881 people.
- Wendell , Minnesota city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 165 people.
Other cities in Wake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wake County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cary | 173,587 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Apex | 64,388 | The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Wake Forest | 47,314 | Town located in the U. |
| Garner | 32,180 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Fuquay-Varina | 32,145 | City in North Carolina |
| Holly Springs | 31,377 | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Morrisville | 30,495 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Knightdale | 18,122 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rolesville | 8,882 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Zebulon | 6,514 | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States |
| Green Level | 2,158 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wendell distances to largest North Carolina cities
