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Northwest Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 70,131 residents · 32.1 sq mi
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The short version

With 70,131 people, Northwest Raleigh is a neighborhood in Raleigh. This is an unusually credentialed place: 64% of adults have a four-year degree. 54% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 2,183 people per square mile. Households here earn about 22% more than in Raleigh as a whole. The typical home is worth $511,671. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Northwest Raleigh; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $104,550, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Northwest Raleigh compared with Raleigh

MeasureNorthwest RaleighRaleighDifference
Median household income$104,550$85,39522% higher
Median home value$511,671$415,80023% higher
Homes that are rented46.4%49.3%−2.8 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher64.2%54.0%+10.2 pts
Poverty rate6.7%11.9%−5.2 pts
Foreign-born residents12.6%13.8%−1.2 pts
Median age38.334.73.6 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,131
Population density
2,183 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
32.1 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,550
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$68,036
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$511,671
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,713
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.11 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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-Hispanic66%(46,256)
Black15.2%(10,630)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(5,265)
Asian6.7%(4,697)
Other4.7%(3,283)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66%(46,256)
Black15.2%(10,630)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(5,265)
Asian6.7%(4,697)
Other4.7%(3,283)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
12.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 70,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $104,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $511,671, and the typical rent is about $1,713 a month.

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

About 64.2% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.7% of people in Northwest 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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