Raleigh Population

2010–2026

1,061

2026 projection

2.4% 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.
20261,061-50.47%
20251,066-40.37%
20241,070-181.65%
20231,088+40.37%
20221,084-30.28%
20211,08700.00%
20201,087-30922.13%
20191,396-70.50%
20181,403-50.36%
20171,408+120.86%

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Raleigh Demographics

44.5median age

Median age

Female50.8 yrs
Male44.1 yrs

Adults

944
284 seniors · 30%660 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 544Male 51.3% · 574

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 11 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

$61,667median household income

Median household income

$61,667

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,191

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

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

Raleigh Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%39%34%
Never married34%38%29%
Divorced12%14%11%
Widowed15%7%23%
Separated3%2%4%

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