Demographics in Raleigh, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Raleigh?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

470,763

Male

228,452

48.5%

Female

242,311

51.5%

Median Age

34.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

53.8%

Black

27.5%

Hispanic

12.7%

Asian

4.7%

Two or More

8.0%

Other

5.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

36.1%

High School or Higher

47.0%

Foreign Born

13.6%

Veterans

3.8%

Married

35.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Raleigh, NC has a population of 470,763 with a median age of 34.7. The racial makeup is 53.8% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 27.5% Black, 4.7% Asian. About 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 13.6%.