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Population Review

Raleigh city, NC — Population & Demographics

Raleigh city, NC has a population of 470,763. The median household income is $82,424 and the median age is 34.7.

470,763

Population

$82,424

Median Income

$377,800

Median Home Value

34.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White53.8%
Black or African American27.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$82,424

Median Household Income

$49,948

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$377,800

Median Home Value

$1,468

Median Rent

51.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.5%

High School+

52.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

23.4%

Work From Home

23.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Raleigh city, NC has a population of 470,763 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Raleigh city, NC is $82,424, with 6.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Raleigh city, NC is $377,800, with median rent at $1,468.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.