With 78,341 people, Northeast Raleigh is a neighborhood in Raleigh. 54% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 3,246 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 35.2. The foreign-born share is 21%. About 40% of adults have finished a four-year degree. 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
Land area
24.1 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.58 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
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 Score
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
