Raleigh Population

2011–2026

774

2026 projection

14.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K20122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Raleigh. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026774+253.34%
2025749+503.51%
2023699-13916.59%
2022838-293.34%
2021867-343.77%
2020901+13517.62%
2019766+28458.92%
2018482+30.63%
2017479+19468.07%
2016285+12072.73%

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Raleigh Demographics

68.4median age

Median age

Female51 yrs
Male68.9 yrs

Adults

417
258 seniors · 62%159 other adults

Sex

Female 46.3% · 231Male 53.7% · 268

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 5 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Raleigh Income

$70,129median household income

Median household income

$70,129

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,500

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Raleigh Marital Status

65% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married65%68%60%
Never married28%23%34%
Divorced6%9%1%
Widowed2%0%5%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201