Raleigh, NC Demographics
What is the population of Raleigh?
There are 465,517 residents in Raleigh, with a median age of 34.6. Of this, 48.82% are males and 51.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.32% of the resident pool in Raleigh, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.15%. Additionally, 7.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 367,664 people in Raleigh currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 465,517 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 227,275 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 238,242 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.82%
Female Population 51.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.6 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 397,195 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 33,295 | 5.7% |
| Not Citizen | 35,027 | -2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.32%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.15%
Not Citizen 7.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,056 | 17.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 52,601 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 19,649 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 16,211 | 9.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 367,664 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.88%
Moved from Same County 11.43%
Moved from Same State 4.27%
Moved from Different State 3.52%
Same House as Last Year 79.9%
What are the employment statistics in Raleigh?
White-collar workers make up 85.98% of the working population in Raleigh, while blue-collar employees account for 14.02%. There are also 21,025 entrepreneurs in Raleigh (8.23% of the workforce); 180,695 workers employed in private companies (70.72%); and 33,034 people working in governmental institutions (12.93%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 219,687 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 35,832 | 1.0% |
White Collar 85.98%
Blue Collar 14.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 21,025 | 2.8% |
| Private Companies | 180,695 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 33,034 | -3.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 20,765 | 4.4% |
Self Employees 8.23%
Private Companies 70.72%
Governmental Workers 12.93%
Not for Profit Companies 8.13%
How many households are there in Raleigh?
There are a total of 189,830 households in Raleigh, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.67% of these Raleigh households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.33%. Additionally, 27% of households have children and 73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 189,830 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 101,881 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 87,949 | 2.6% |
Family Households 53.67%
Non-Family Households 46.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 51,249 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 138,581 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 27%
Households without Children 73%
What are the median and average incomes in Raleigh?
The average annual household income in Raleigh is $112,110, while the median household income sits at $78,631 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,580, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $87,909. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $44,222 and $65,516, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $112,110 | 9.8% |
| Median Household Income | $78,631 | 7.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 389,334 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Raleigh?
There are 211,412 housing units in Raleigh, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 189,830 occupied housing units in Raleigh, 51.11% are owner-occupied, while 48.89% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $339,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,413 per month in Raleigh.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 211,412 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,541 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,095 | -8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,522 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15,056 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20,320 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 34,417 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 38,276 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 49,355 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 34,077 | 12.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,753 | 168.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 189,830 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 97,018 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $92,812 | 2.5% |
Owner Occupied 51.11%
Renter Occupied 48.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 73,423 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 23,595 | 4.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $339,900 | 21.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $369,700 | 20.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,413 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 75.68%
Without Mortgage 24.32%
What is the level of education in Raleigh?
Approximately 21.73% of the population in Raleigh holds a high school degree (that's 80,969 residents), while 19.97% have attained a college certificate (74,880 locals) and 30.9% have a bachelor's degree (115,141 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,659 | 0.7% |
| Some High School | 80,969 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 74,880 | -0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 25,916 | 3.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 115,141 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 64,516 | 3.2% |
No High School 3.13%
Some High School 21.73%
Some College 19.97%
Associate Degree 6.96%
Bachelor's Degree 30.9%
Graduate Degree 17.31%
What is the marital status of Raleigh residents?
A total of 168,981 people in Raleigh have never been married (which represents 43.52% of the total population), while 163,332 of them are wedded (42.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,808 (2.01%) and 40,722 (10.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 168,981 | 2.0% |
| Married | 163,332 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 7,808 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 15,264 | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 40,722 | 40,722.0% |
Never Married 43.52%
Married 42.06%
Separated 2.01%
Widowed 3.93%
Divorced 10.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in Raleigh?
The top three means of transportation people in Raleigh use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 188,543 residents commute by car, 3,824 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 3,668 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 188,543 | -2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,824 | -11.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 6 | N/A |
| Railroad | 12 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 5 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 737 | 30.2% |
| Motorcycle | 262 | -0.8% |
| TaxiCab | 856 | 7.0% |
| Walk | 3,668 | 2.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Raleigh by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27601 | 10,801 | 4,442 | $63,218.00 | $106,779.00 |
| 27603 | 53,535 | 21,281 | $84,569.00 | $111,999.00 |
| 27604 | 43,924 | 18,231 | $73,698.00 | $95,340.00 |
| 27605 | 6,085 | 3,839 | $62,126.00 | $107,964.00 |
| 27606 | 45,546 | 18,732 | $71,701.00 | $97,207.00 |
| 27607 | 26,026 | 8,927 | $89,179.00 | $136,099.00 |
| 27608 | 12,069 | 5,089 | $148,261.00 | $213,819.00 |
| 27609 | 35,038 | 16,583 | $78,118.00 | $121,860.00 |
| 27610 | 81,219 | 26,475 | $62,900.00 | $77,917.00 |
| 27612 | 39,546 | 18,700 | $94,710.00 | $130,881.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.