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Raleigh

Illinois · 284 residents · 1.976 sq mi
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Raleigh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,821. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,200. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
−14%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+30%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2132793454114771990201020202024Raleigh
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,821
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,762
+51%since 2000
from $13,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(13)
Diversity Score
4
+490%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh, Illinois?

Raleigh, Illinois has about 284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raleigh, Illinois?

The typical household in Raleigh, Illinois earns about $44,821 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh, Illinois?

About 11.7% 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 18.0% 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 19 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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