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Cary, North Carolina

Located in Wake County, North Carolina, Cary was founded in 1750. SAS Institute, the world's largest private software company, is headquartered in Cary. Cary is sometimes jokingly called 'Containment Area for Relocated Yankees' due to transplant population.
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Founded 1750 | Population 137,710 | Peak 137,710 (2024) | County Wake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cary, North Carolina

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1750 Page Family Settles Area: Early settlers establish farms in Wake County.
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1854 Railroad Brings Growth: North Carolina Railroad stop creates commercial hub.
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1959 Research Triangle Park Opens: Nearby RTP transforms region; Cary positioned for growth.
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1980 Suburban Boom Begins: RTP tech growth makes Cary one of fastest-growing U.S. towns.
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2003 SAS Institute Campus: World's largest private software company HQ in Cary.
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2010 Named Safest City: Multiple rankings name Cary among safest U.S. cities.
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2023 Population Approaches 138,000: One of most desirable Triangle communities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1750 Culture
Page Family Settles Area
1854 Transport
Railroad Brings Growth
1959 Business
Research Triangle Park Opens
1980 Business
Suburban Boom Begins
2003 Business
SAS Institute Campus
2010 Government
Named Safest City
2023 Business
Population Approaches 138,000

Did You Know?

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SAS Institute, the world's largest private software company, is headquartered in Cary.
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Cary is sometimes jokingly called 'Containment Area for Relocated Yankees' due to transplant population.
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Cary consistently ranks among the safest cities and best places to live in America.
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Cary is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
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Cary was founded in 1750.

Famous People from Cary, North Carolina

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Claire Curzan
Swimmer · Born Jun 30, 2004 · Age 21
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Walter Hines Page
Writer, Ambassador · Born Aug 15, 1855 · Died Dec 21, 1918 (age 63)
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Justin Ress
Swimmer · Born Aug 3, 1997 · Age 28
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Kendall Fletcher
Association Football Player · Born Nov 6, 1984 · Age 41
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Luke Maye
Basketball Player · Born Mar 7, 1997 · Age 28

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