Central
Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $631,837. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $631,837, the poverty rate sits 30% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
Central, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 10,736 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
The typical household in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $77,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Central, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?
In Central, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $631,837, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.
How educated are people in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
About 63.9% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
About 16.1% of people in Central, Raleigh, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024