Population 81 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Raleigh
Household size in Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Raleigh is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.03 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.5 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.3 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
Raleigh skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Raleigh: 1.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Raleigh
Renters in Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.9% of households in Raleigh rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 73.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Raleigh: 21.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +11 | +6 |
The housing in Raleigh is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $275 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $425 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $830 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Raleigh costs $830 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 38.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Raleigh
Bachelor's degrees in Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Raleigh have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.4%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Raleigh: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Raleigh
| Period | Raleigh | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.3% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Raleigh out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Raleigh compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 2.26 | 45.6 | 1.4% | 8.9% | 21.6% | 1967 | $830 | 21.4% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| St. Gertrude | 2.24 | 45.6 | 2.1% | 8.6% | 21.2% | 1968 | $867 | 23.9% | 95.6% | 0.0% |
| Carson | 2.05 | 50.2 | 3.7% | 17.9% | 35.9% | 1963 | $703 | 20.6% | 87.6% | 4.4% |
| Shields | 2.63 | 42.2 | 7.5% | 18.4% | 21.0% | 1969 | $714 | 21.9% | 92.4% | 2.4% |
| Leith | 2.14 | 48.2 | 2.7% | 13.9% | 29.7% | 1965 | $758 | 21.0% | 91.2% | 2.5% |
| Mc Intosh | 3.00 | 38.7 | 13.7% | 29.4% | 20.3% | 1972 | $597 | 22.3% | 89.0% | 4.8% |
| Lark | 2.04 | 50.6 | 4.5% | 21.0% | 37.4% | 1963 | $708 | 21.4% | 85.0% | 5.5% |
| Heil | 2.05 | 50.4 | 3.7% | 18.1% | 36.4% | 1963 | $700 | 20.5% | 87.3% | 4.5% |
| Timmer | 2.27 | 44.8 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 19.2% | 1974 | $977 | 33.3% | 93.5% | 0.8% |
| Flasher | 2.32 | 43.8 | 4.7% | 11.2% | 15.6% | 1975 | $1,032 | 31.1% | 92.2% | 0.8% |
| Morristown | 2.62 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 18.1% | 21.0% | 1969 | $716 | 21.9% | 92.5% | 2.4% |
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 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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