South Central is a neighborhood of 7,164 people in Raleigh. 38% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the Raleigh median by roughly 36%. Density works out to 4,480 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 22.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,164
Population density
4,480 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.60 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,882
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,301
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$485,191
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,091
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.8%
62.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.34 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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-Hispanic33.2%(2,378)
Black52.2%(3,738)
Hispanic / Latino8%(572)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other6.3%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(2,378)
Black52.2%(3,738)
Hispanic / Latino8%(572)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other6.3%(450)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 7,164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
The typical household in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $54,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?
In South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $485,191, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.
How educated are people in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina?
About 22.5% of people in South Central, Raleigh, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
