Raleigh Population

2010–2026

273

2026 projection

5.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
2026273-31.09%
2025276-10.36%
2024277-20.72%
2023279-20.71%
2022281-31.06%
2021284-41.39%
2020288-4513.51%
2019333-30.89%
2018336-30.88%
2017339-30.88%

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Raleigh Demographics

53.8median age

Median age

Female57.5 yrs
Male48.3 yrs

Adults

197
73 seniors · 37%124 other adults

Sex

Female 48.5% · 114Male 51.5% · 121

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 2 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

$49,167median household income

Median household income

$49,167

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,563

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.5%

About 1 in 6 residents

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

Raleigh Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%51%44%
Never married28%38%20%
Divorced15%7%21%
Widowed10%4%15%
Separated0%0%0%

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