Sex Offenders in Wake County, NC
As of August 2026, we index about 1,072 registrants with a Wake County, NC address — about 9.5 per 10,000 residents. The figure is approximate and moves continuously — search below for the current picture on any specific person.
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How Wake County compares
Registrants we index per 10,000 residents, against the North Carolina and national averages. All three rows come from the same continuously updated dataset, so the comparison divides like by like.
| Area | Registrants we index | Per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 1,072 | 9.5 |
| North Carolina average | 31,098 | 29.8 |
| United States average | 1,563,010 | 47.2 |
Search Wake County — and everywhere else at once
People move. A check limited to Wake County misses a registration anywhere else, so a search here covers every US registry — all 50 states, DC and the territories — and lets you narrow to a Wake County city or ZIP when that is the question. Every result is scored, carries its photographs, and links to the official registry record.
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Wake County offender search FAQ
How many registered sex offenders are in Wake County?
As of August 2026, we index approximately 1,072 registrants with a Wake County, NC address — about 9.5 per 10,000 residents, or about 1 in 1,054 residents. Treat the figure as scale rather than a fixed number: the registered population moves continuously as people are added, move, or are released from the requirement. When you need an answer about a specific person, run a search.
How does Wake County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Wake County sits at about 9.5 registrants we index per 10,000 residents, against a North Carolina average of about 29.8 and a national average of about 47.2. Density varies block by block inside any county, so use the ratio as context — and a search, not an average, to answer about a specific address or person.
How do I check a specific person in Wake County?
Type their last name and add whatever else you hold — first name, date of birth, or narrow to a Wake County city or ZIP. You get scored matches with photographs and official record links, and the search covers every US registry at once, so someone now in Wake County who was registered elsewhere still surfaces. Your first 25 searches are free, no card required.
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