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Raleigh

Illinois · 350 residents · 1.976 sq mi
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Raleigh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,539. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
+6%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2132793454114771990201020202024Raleigh
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,539
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,691
+13%since 2000
from $13,054 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(33)
Diversity Score21.2%(74)
Diversity Score
21
+2687%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh, Illinois?

Raleigh, Illinois has about 350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raleigh, Illinois?

The typical household in Raleigh, Illinois earns about $39,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raleigh, Illinois expensive?

In Raleigh, Illinois, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh, Illinois?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Raleigh, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raleigh, Illinois?

About 9.7% of people in Raleigh, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raleigh, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Raleigh, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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