Raleigh, NC

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2022 Population

465,517

0.714% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

34.6

1.17% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.8%

2.55% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$78,631

7.72% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$347,000

21.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

255,519

0.967% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Raleigh, NC had a population of 466k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $78,631. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Raleigh, NC grew from 462,219 to 465,517, a 0.714% increase and its median household income grew from $72,996 to $78,631, a 7.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), Other (Hispanic) (4.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.48%).

None of the households in Raleigh, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.5% of the residents in Raleigh, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Raleigh, NC are North Carolina State University at Raleigh (10,279 degrees awarded in 2022), MyComputerCareer at Raleigh (1,504 degrees), and Meredith College (567 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Raleigh, NC was $347,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.1%.

Most people in Raleigh, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Raleigh, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Raleigh, NC is home to a population of 466k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 12.8% of Raleigh, NC residents were born outside of the country (59.8k people).

In 2022, there were 1.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (244k people) in Raleigh, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 128k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2022 Citizenship

92.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 92.5% of Raleigh, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Raleigh, NC was 92.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Raleigh, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
244k ± 3.66k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 3.45k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
21k ± 1.84k

11.6%

Hispanic Population

54k people

11.6% of the people in Raleigh, NC are hispanic (54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Raleigh, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

59.8k people

13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

59.9k people

As of 2022, 12.8% of Raleigh, NC residents (59.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Raleigh, NC was 13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Raleigh, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,278 ± 863
Vietnam
4,268 ± 465
Gulf War (1990s)
3,737 ± 559

Raleigh, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Raleigh, NC employs 256k people. The largest industries in Raleigh, NC are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (40,800 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,113 people), and Retail Trade (25,273 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,958), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,194).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

256k

2022 Value

± 5,036

0.967%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Raleigh, NC grew at a rate of 0.967%, from 253k employees to 256k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raleigh, NC, are Management Occupations (34,455 people), Sales & Related Occupations (27,058 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (25,563 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raleigh, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

256k

2022 Value

± 5,036

0.967%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Raleigh, NC grew at a rate of 0.967%, from 253k employees to 256k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raleigh, NC, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (40,800 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,113 people), and Retail Trade (25,273 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Raleigh, NC, though some of these residents may live in Raleigh, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,481

Median earning men ± $1,903

$45,143

Median earning women ± $1,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,071), Information ($78,036), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,332).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($67,052), Manufacturing ($60,844), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,630).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Raleigh, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Raleigh, NC awarded 13,157 degrees. The student population of Raleigh, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 21,092 male students and 21,795 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Raleigh, NC are White (7,919 and 64.5%), followed by Black or African American (1,681 and 13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (958 and 7.81%), and Asian (811 and 6.61%).

The largest universities in Raleigh, NC by number of degrees awarded are North Carolina State University at Raleigh (10,279 and 78.1%), MyComputerCareer at Raleigh (1,504 and 11.4%), and Meredith College (567 and 4.31%).

The most popular majors in Raleigh, NC are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (1,507 and 11.5%), General Business Administration & Management (1,030 and 7.83%), and General Biological Sciences (499 and 3.79%).

The median tuition costs in Raleigh, NC are $22,179 for private four year colleges, and $6,535 and $28,276 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Raleigh, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 42,887 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 42,887 students enrolled in Raleigh, NC, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,370 records, of which 51.7% were women and 48.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
909 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
494 degrees awarded
General Psychology
383 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Raleigh, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 909 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Raleigh, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
10,279 degrees awarded
MyComputerCareer at Raleigh
1,504 degrees awarded
Meredith College
567 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Carolina State University at Raleigh with 10,279 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 6,568 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Raleigh, NC, which is 0.997 times less than the 6,589 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,919 degrees mean that there were 4.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,681 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,179) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,593) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,094) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Raleigh, NC was $347,000 in 2022, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $285,400 to $347,000, a 21.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Raleigh, NC is 51.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Raleigh, NC have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Raleigh, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Raleigh, NC is $78,631. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Raleigh, NC was Census Tract 517 with a value of $206,786, followed by Census Tract 515.01 and Census Tract 537.21, with respective values of $183,698 and $174,950.

Housing

Property

$347,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,648

$97,018

Median Property Taxes

±$2,604

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Raleigh, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Raleigh, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.1%

Homeownership

2022

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 51.1% of the housing units in Raleigh, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Raleigh, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 517
Census Tract 515.01
Census Tract 537.21

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Raleigh, NC was Census Tract 517 with a value of $206,786, followed by Census Tract 515.01 and Census Tract 537.21, with respective values of $183,698 and $174,950.

The following map shows all of the places in Raleigh, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,631

Median Household Income

± $1,693

190k

Number of Households

± 3,941

In 2022, the median household income of the 190k households in Raleigh, NC grew to $78,631 from the previous year's value of $72,996.

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Raleigh, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (68%)
Worked At Home (20.1%)
Carpooled (7.12%)

In 2022, 68% of workers in Raleigh, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Raleigh, NC have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Raleigh, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Raleigh, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Raleigh, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raleigh, NC (52.8k out of 447k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Raleigh, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.8% of the population of Raleigh, NC has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 8.51% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wake County, NC see 1159 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1146 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1376 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 272 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wake County, NC.

1,159 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wake County, NC

Primary care physicians in Wake County, NC see an average of 1,159 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,146 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wake County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 28.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

8.51%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Raleigh, NC declined by 1.61% from 10.4% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Raleigh, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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