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North Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 66,725 residents · 20.878 sq mi
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North Raleigh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $455,606. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Raleigh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up North Raleigh; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,725
Population density
3,196 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,030
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,501
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,606
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,615
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(48,084)
Black11.6%(7,734)
Hispanic / Latino9%(5,985)
Asian2.6%(1,746)
Other4.8%(3,176)
Diversity Score57%(38,055)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(48,084)
Black11.6%(7,734)
Hispanic / Latino9%(5,985)
Asian2.6%(1,746)
Other4.8%(3,176)
Diversity Score57%(38,055)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
9.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Raleigh

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East
Pop 69,437
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Pop 55,339
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Pop 56,892
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Home value$520,629+14%
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Frequently asked

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

North Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 66,725 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $107,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In North Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $455,606, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

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

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.2% of people in North 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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