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South Central

North Carolina · Raleigh · 7,164 residents · 1.599 sq mi
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The short version

South Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $485,191. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Raleigh median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(2,378)
Black52.2%(3,738)
Hispanic / Latino8%(572)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other6.3%(450)
Diversity Score75.9%(5,438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(2,378)
Black52.2%(3,738)
Hispanic / Latino8%(572)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other6.3%(450)
Diversity Score75.9%(5,438)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
Female
57.4%
Foreign born
6.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 7,319
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Pop 6,872
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Dietz
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SOUTH CENTRAL VS
Hunter Industrial Park
Income$54,070−1%
Home value$229,963−53%
Population7,319+2%
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SOUTH CENTRAL VS
Glen Iris
Income$55,332+1%
Home value$266,914−45%
Population6,872−4%
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Walnut Valley
Income$56,714+3%
Home value$214,996−56%
Population6,992−2%
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Dietz
Income$57,027+4%
Home value$218,906−55%
Population7,438+4%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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