Wendell, NC is a small town located in the Wake County of North Carolina with a population of 19,984. With a population density of 452 people per square mile, Wendell is considered to be a quaint community. The proximity to larger areas such as Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park makes this area an ideal place for many families and young professionals who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
The main business district of Wendell is filled with local businesses such as Southern Living Boutique, Wags and Purrs Pet Supply Store, Scoops Ice Cream Shop, Great Harvest Bread Company, Olde Towne Antiques & Collectibles, and Miller's Home & Garden Center among many more. There are also plenty of restaurants offering up delicious eats like Italian cuisine from DiLoretto's Pizzeria or American BBQ at Stamey's Bar-B-Q.
When it comes to outdoor activities year round you can visit Falls Lake State Recreation Area for camping, fishing, swimming and hiking trails. Also close by are Gholson Nature Park which offers nature trails as well as a disc golf course; Lake Wheeler Park with its stunning lake views; West Raleigh Aquatic Center open all year long for lap swimming and other aquatic activities; Zebulon Community Center offering classes like yoga; and Raven Rock State Park for picnicking and kayaking adventures.
Wendell has multiple sports teams including The Wendell Warriors Soccer team part of North Carolina Youth Soccer league that competes in tournaments all over North Carolina during the spring season. There is also the Wendell Football Club which participates in the NCYSA (North Carolina Youth Soccer Association). Additionally there are many activities offered by local organizations such as Townsend Middle School's Afterschool Program providing academic support for students or Wendell Parks & Recreation Department organizing events like Summer Camps or Movie Nights in Avery Park.
The population in Wendell (zip 27591) is 19,984. There are 301 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wendell (zip 27591) is 39.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wendell (zip 27591) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wendell (zip 27591)
- 56.6% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 38.8% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Wendell (zip 27591)
- 59.3% are White
- 19.2% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 18.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander