Population 11,481 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Raleigh
Household size in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.37 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in East Raleigh has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.18 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
East Raleigh is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 36.9, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in East Raleigh: 23.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. East Raleigh has the highest share of single-parent households of any Raleigh neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Raleigh
Renters in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.7% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.7% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in East Raleigh rent: 51.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 16.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 11.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in East Raleigh as nationally: 8.7%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in East Raleigh leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. Only one other Raleigh neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $842 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $824 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,260 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Raleigh costs $1,260 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $418 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Raleigh neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Raleigh
Bachelor's degrees in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in East Raleigh as nationally: 37.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Raleigh area overall (51.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.5 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in East Raleigh is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Raleigh area overall (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Raleigh
| Period | East Raleigh | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Raleigh runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Raleigh's 18 neighborhoods, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Raleigh compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Raleigh | 2.55 | 36.0 | 23.7% | 51.7% | 8.7% | 1973 | $1,260 | 37.6% | 90.4% | 8.5% |
| North Central | 1.80 | 30.4 | 8.8% | 63.8% | 22.9% | 1993 | $1,554 | 63.2% | 89.5% | 6.1% |
| Mordecai | 1.88 | 36.0 | 5.5% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 1977 | $1,791 | 78.6% | 97.8% | 2.6% |
| South Central | 2.23 | 37.8 | 15.6% | 58.8% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,101 | 25.7% | 83.5% | 11.6% |
| Central | 1.61 | 33.3 | 6.6% | 80.3% | 12.9% | 1996 | $1,604 | 56.5% | 90.8% | 7.1% |
| Five Points | 2.39 | 38.9 | 8.2% | 30.6% | 8.1% | 1963 | $1,773 | 85.2% | 98.7% | 3.4% |
| Southeast | 2.84 | 35.7 | 17.1% | 36.6% | 5.0% | 1997 | $1,644 | 29.2% | 83.7% | 5.0% |
| South | 2.90 | 36.6 | 22.4% | 39.0% | 6.4% | 1994 | $1,555 | 25.1% | 82.2% | 9.6% |
| Hillsborough | 1.83 | 28.2 | 5.1% | 79.3% | 11.7% | 1984 | $1,365 | 72.1% | 95.7% | 4.2% |
| Falls of Neuse | 1.87 | 38.6 | 4.3% | 59.0% | 17.2% | 1985 | $1,652 | 63.9% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Wade | 2.17 | 32.5 | 4.4% | 40.0% | 12.3% | 1975 | $1,393 | 74.0% | 93.8% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Raleigh. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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