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Five Points

North Carolina · Raleigh · 9,305 residents · 1.862 sq mi
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The short version

Five Points is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $691,749. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% more than the Raleigh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Five Points; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,305
Population density
4,997 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,673
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$85,862
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$691,749
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,655
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.2%
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(7,693)
Black4.7%(436)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(514)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other6.7%(624)
Diversity Score38.3%(3,567)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(7,693)
Black4.7%(436)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(514)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other6.7%(624)
Diversity Score38.3%(3,567)
Diversity Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Foreign born
1.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$140,283+2%
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Income$142,699+4%
Home value$1,019,278+47%
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Home value$1,475,236+113%
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Home value$1,297,181+88%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina?

Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 9,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $137,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $691,749, and the typical rent is about $1,655 a month.

How educated are people in Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 79.9% of adults age 25 and over in Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Five Points, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 4.5% of people in Five Points, 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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