Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Fuquay-Varina is a town in Wake County, North Carolina. The population of the town is 17,937.
Fuquay-Varina 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1909
Nicknames 	Fuquay, The Quay
Motto 	"A Dash More"
County 	Wake
Population 	17,937
Elevation 	327 ft (99 m)
Mayor 	Logan Harris
Town Guildmaster	Hugh Whitfield
ZIP code 	27526
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
68.10% White (12,215)
17.44% Black or African American (3,128)
9.61% Hispanic or Latino (1,723)
4.86% Other (871)
6.0% (1,076) of Fuquay-Varina residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Fuquay-Varina has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 15 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 2.03 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Wake County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* One of the area's biggest employers is the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant.
* The hyphenated name attests to the town's history as two separate towns. Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to Research Triangle Park.
* Fuquay-Varina has a good bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, Harris Teeter, Nintendo World, Solstice Apparel, Walmart, a contest hall and showcase theater, three sports complexes, some public battle fields, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, a few hotels/motels, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Aldi, Food Lion, Tractor Supply Co., a bit of fast food, Ruby Tuesday, Jersey Mike's Subs, Kohl's, Los Tres Magueyes, Sweet Creations Frozen Yogurt, Aviator Brewing Tap House, R J's Place Fast Food, Garibaldi Trattoria Pizza-Pasta, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q, Joyce & Family, The Mason Jar Tavern, Triple Barrel Tavern, and a few other things.
Category:North Carolina Towns
Category:North Carolina Cities