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  1. Wake County was formed in 1770 from parts of Cumberland County, Johnston County, and Orange County. The first courthouse was built at a village originally called Wake Courthouse, now known as Bloomsbury. In 1771, the first elections and court were held, and the first militia units were organized.

  2. Wake County hosts youth-led walk to combat mental health stigma. September 30, 2024. Cooperative Extension. Health & Human Services. Parks, Recreation & Open Space.

  3. Advises Wake County officials and departments on legal matters and represents the County in court and legal negotiations. Provides legal advice and answers questions relating to statutes, rules, regulations or court interpretations. 919-856-5500.

  4. www.ncpedia.org › geography › wakeWake County - NCpedia

    Wake County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, was formed in 1771 from Johnston, Cumberland, and Orange Counties and named for Margaret Wake Tryon, the wife of royal governor William Tryon.

  5. www.wake.gov › about-wake-countyAbout Wake County

    About Wake County. Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.

  6. Wake County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2020, 1,129,410 people lived there. [1] Wake County has more people than any other county in North Carolina. The county seat is Raleigh, which is also the state capital.

  7. Wake County, North Carolina has 834.6 square miles of land area and is the 7th largest county in North Carolina by total area. Topics in the Wake County, North Carolina data profile include: Populations and People; Income and Poverty; Education; Employment; Housing; Health; Business and Economy; Families and Living Arrangements; Race and Ethnicity

  8. Wake County, North Carolina has 834.6 square miles of land area and is the 7th largest county in. North Carolina. by total area. Wake County, North Carolina is bordered by. Franklin County, North Carolina. , Durham County, North Carolina. , Chatham County, North Carolina.

  9. Apr 1, 2020 · Wake County, North Carolina. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Clear 1 Table. Chart. More. Print. CSV. Email. Table. Wake County ...

  10. Cities in Wake County, North Carolina by Population (2024) There are 22 cities in Wake County, North Carolina. Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines.