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Northeast Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 78,341 residents · 24.132 sq mi
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The short version

Northeast Raleigh has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,046. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $330,235. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Northeast Raleigh; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,341
Population density
3,246 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,046
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,689
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,235
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,576
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.3%
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(24,377)
Black36.4%(28,552)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(14,566)
Asian8.7%(6,821)
Other5.1%(4,025)
Diversity Score90.7%(71,051)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(24,377)
Black36.4%(28,552)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(14,566)
Asian8.7%(6,821)
Other5.1%(4,025)
Diversity Score90.7%(71,051)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
21.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Raleigh

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Places similar to Northeast Raleigh

Mid City
Pop 76,178
Washington Heights (North)
Pop 74,030
Pacoima
Pop 73,921
Sun Valley
Pop 79,574
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Home value$1,209,014+266%
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Income$80,330−1%
Home value$564,144+71%
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Income$80,119−1%
Home value$601,642+82%
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Income$78,384−3%
Home value$757,315+129%
Population79,574+2%
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Frequently asked

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

Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 78,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $81,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $330,235, and the typical rent is about $1,576 a month.

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

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.3% of people in Northeast 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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