Southwest Raleigh is a neighborhood of 18,580 people in Raleigh. Owners hold 35% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 30.8. The poverty rate is 27.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. About 46% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Density works out to 2,121 people per square mile. 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
Land area
8.76 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.39 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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-Hispanic49.3%(9,153)
Black24.3%(4,515)
Hispanic / Latino17%(3,151)
Asian4.7%(875)
Other4.8%(886)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(9,153)
Black24.3%(4,515)
Hispanic / Latino17%(3,151)
Asian4.7%(875)
Other4.8%(886)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
