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Raleigh

North Carolina · 467,665 residents · 149.447 sq mi
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Raleigh has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,720. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $266,900. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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
467,665
+69%since 2000
from 276,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,129 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 1,847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+9%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
181K263K344K426K508K1990201020202024Raleigh
2024481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,720
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,520
+61%since 2000
from $25,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $718 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
51.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(166,386)
Black27.5%(75,931)
Hispanic / Latino7%(19,308)
Asian3.4%(9,282)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(185,662)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(241,308)
Black25.8%(120,480)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(60,514)
Asian5%(23,444)
Other3.1%(14,713)
Diversity Score79.5%(371,802)
Diversity Score
80
+18%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh, North Carolina?

Raleigh, North Carolina has about 467,665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raleigh, North Carolina?

The typical household in Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $69,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $266,900, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 11.8% of people in Raleigh, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raleigh, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Raleigh, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 259,714 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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