Raleigh, North Carolina

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

NCMajor City

Raleigh Demographics Overview

Total Population
465,517
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$78,631
Annual household income
โ–ฒ 5% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$347,000
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ฒ 23% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$1,371
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ฒ 18% vs US avg
Median Age
34.6 years
Median age of residents
โ–ผ 11% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$78,631
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median+5.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$347,000
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,371/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg+17.9%

Population

Total Population465,517
Median Age
34.6 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Raleigh comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Raleigh, NC โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Raleigh demographics

What is the population of Raleigh, North Carolina?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Raleigh, North Carolina is 465,517.

What is the median household income in Raleigh?

The median household income in Raleigh, North Carolina is $78,631 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Raleigh?

Key cost indicators for Raleigh, North Carolina:. Median home value: $347,000. Median gross rent: $1,371/month. Median household income: $78,631/year

What is the median home value in Raleigh?

The median home value in Raleigh, North Carolina is $347,000, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Raleigh?

The median age in Raleigh, North Carolina is 34.6 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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