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Central

North Carolina · Raleigh · 10,736 residents · 1.935 sq mi
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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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,736
Population density
5,548 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,095
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,775
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,837
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,625
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.2%
80.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(6,181)
Black23.6%(2,530)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(887)
Asian4.1%(443)
Other6.5%(695)
Diversity Score75%(8,056)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(6,181)
Black23.6%(2,530)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(887)
Asian4.1%(443)
Other6.5%(695)
Diversity Score75%(8,056)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
10.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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