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Cary is home to an estimated 182,659 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024), making it the #146 largest city in the United States. Located in Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties, North Carolina, the city has grown about 4.5% since the 2020 census (174,721). Recordwell checks available information and open public web pages to help you find anyone in Cary in seconds.
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Cary by the numbers
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 182,659 |
| 2020 census | 174,721 |
| Change 2020–2024 | +4.5% |
| Land area | 59.2 sq mi |
| Population density | 2,951 / sq mi |
| County | Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties |
| U.S. population rank | #146 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 182,659 residents as of July 2024, up from 174,721 at the 2020 census.
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