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East Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 13,267 residents · 4.316 sq mi
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The short version

East Raleigh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,782. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $448,086. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up East Raleigh; 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 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,267
Population density
3,074 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,782
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,492
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,086
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,320
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(4,455)
Black39.1%(5,193)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,098)
Asian1.6%(206)
Other9.9%(1,315)
Diversity Score87.4%(11,591)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(4,455)
Black39.1%(5,193)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,098)
Asian1.6%(206)
Other9.9%(1,315)
Diversity Score87.4%(11,591)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
14.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to East Raleigh

Western Addition
Pop 13,660
DRNAG
Pop 12,787
Sun Lakes
Pop 13,162
Midvale Park
Pop 13,791
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EAST RALEIGH VS
Western Addition
Income$73,153+1%
Home value$955,194+113%
Population13,660+3%
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EAST RALEIGH VS
DRNAG
Income$69,506−5%
Home value$435,063−3%
Population12,787−4%
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EAST RALEIGH VS
Sun Lakes
Income$66,372−9%
Home value$457,413+2%
Population13,162−1%
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Midvale Park
Income$66,906−8%
Home value$257,474−43%
Population13,791+4%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?

East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 13,267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $72,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $448,086, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 19.3% of people in East Raleigh, 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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