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The City of Garner

Garner at a glance

Wake County Major Employers*

  • State Of North Carolina
  • Wake County Public Schools
  • IBM Corporation
  • North Carolina State University
  • Wake Med Health & Hospitals
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Rex Healthcare
  • Sas Institute, Inc.
  • Wake County Government
  • Cisco Systems
  • City of Raleigh
  • Verizon Business
  • Progress Energy
  • Affiliated Computer Services
  • RTI International
  • Fidelity Investments
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
*Wake County Economic Development 2012

The third-largest town in Wake County, Garner has experienced rapid growth in recent years, nearly doubling in population since 1990, with more than 25,000 residents. It is now home to major shopping centers and an industrial center. Located just south of Raleigh, it is a blend of the old railroad depot historic district and new residential growth.

Who lives here?
  • Current population 25,745
  • 57.8 percent white
  • 32.9 percent black
  • 1.8 percent Asian
  • 9.9 percent Hispanic or Latino of any race
  • Median household income is 60,366
  • Bachelors degrees or higher are held by 34.1 percent of the population over 25

*Source: US Census 2010




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