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Population Review

Census ACS · #42 MSA

Raleigh Metro Area

The Raleigh-Cary, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,449,594 residents. The median household income is $96,066 and the median home value is $381,000.

1,449,594

Population

684

People / sq mi

$96,066

Median Income

$381,000

Median Home Value

The Raleigh CBSA covers 2,118 sq mi of land at 684.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White60.7%
Black or African American19.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$96,066

Median Household Income

$49,462

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Raleigh metro's price level is 98.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $96,066 has the buying power of $97,870 in average-priced US metros.

98.2

Price Level (US = 100)

$97,870

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$96,066

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$381,000

Median Home Value

$1,459

Median Rent

67.0%

Homeownership

Education

92.9%

High School+

50.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

23.4%

Work From Home

26.9 min

Avg Commute

40.1%

Foreign Born

Raleigh spans this state

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Part of North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Raleigh-Cary, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,449,594 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #42 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Raleigh metro area is $96,066, with a per capita income of $49,462.

The Raleigh-Cary, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.

Data for the Raleigh-Cary, Nc CBSA (39580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.