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Southeast Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 34,091 residents · 14.019 sq mi
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The short version

Southeast Raleigh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,948. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $261,486. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Southeast Raleigh; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,091
Population density
2,432 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,948
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,877
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,486
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,743
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(5,136)
Black51.4%(17,506)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(9,001)
Asian0.7%(254)
Other6.4%(2,194)
Diversity Score80%(27,260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(5,136)
Black51.4%(17,506)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(9,001)
Asian0.7%(254)
Other6.4%(2,194)
Diversity Score80%(27,260)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
15.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Raleigh

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Pop 38,197
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Pop 36,352
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Frequently asked

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

Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 34,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $73,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $261,486, and the typical rent is about $1,743 a month.

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

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.7% of people in Southeast 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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