West Raleigh
West Raleigh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $392,970. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up West Raleigh; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?
West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 38,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?
The typical household in West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $68,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?
In West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $392,970, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.
How educated are people in West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?
About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina?
About 22.7% of people in West 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