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West Raleigh

North Carolina · Raleigh · 38,626 residents · 12.901 sq mi
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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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,626
Population density
2,994 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,391
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,753
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,970
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,470
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.4%
75.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(23,550)
Black17.5%(6,767)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,667)
Asian9.9%(3,819)
Other4.7%(1,823)
Diversity Score72.6%(28,043)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(23,550)
Black17.5%(6,767)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,667)
Asian9.9%(3,819)
Other4.7%(1,823)
Diversity Score72.6%(28,043)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
18.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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