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Southwest Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 18,580 residents · 8.76 sq mi
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The short version

Southwest Raleigh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $377,399. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Southwest 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 30.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,580
Population density
2,121 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,455
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,482
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,399
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,390
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(9,153)
Black24.3%(4,515)
Hispanic / Latino17%(3,151)
Asian4.7%(875)
Other4.8%(886)
Diversity Score83.1%(15,445)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(9,153)
Black24.3%(4,515)
Hispanic / Latino17%(3,151)
Asian4.7%(875)
Other4.8%(886)
Diversity Score83.1%(15,445)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
13.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Raleigh

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Pop 21,009
Queensboro Hill
Pop 20,405
Midvale Park
Pop 13,791
Sun Lakes
Pop 13,162
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Income$66,906+2%
Home value$257,474−32%
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Home value$457,413+21%
Population13,162−29%
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Frequently asked

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

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 18,580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $65,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $377,399, and the typical rent is about $1,390 a month.

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

About 46.1% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.5% of people in Southwest 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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