About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Raleigh across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Raleigh was 482,295, a 1.87% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Raleigh population was 473,423, an increase of 0.55% compared to a population of 470,813 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Raleigh increased by 192,216. In this period, the peak population was 482,295 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Raleigh is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Raleigh population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) (RCYPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Raleigh, NC, residents, population, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Raleigh, NC population pyramid, which represents the Raleigh population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Raleigh, NC, is 23.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Raleigh, NC, is 16.4.
• Total dependency ratio for Raleigh, NC is 40.0.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Raleigh, NC is 6.1.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Raleigh population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Raleigh for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Raleigh for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Raleigh for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Raleigh. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Raleigh by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Raleigh.

Key observations

The largest age group in Raleigh, NC was for the group of age 25 to 29 years years with a population of 45,912 (9.75%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Raleigh, NC was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 5,841 (1.24%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Raleigh is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Raleigh total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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In 2023, the population of the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area in the United States was about 1.51 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was about 1.48 million people.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Raleigh. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Raleigh population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 53.82% of the total residents in Raleigh. Notably, the median household income for White households is $100,248. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $102,048. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Raleigh, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Raleigh.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Wake County, NC (B03002006E037183) from 2009 to 2023 about Wake County, NC; Raleigh; asian; non-hispanic; estimate; NC; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Census Tracts 2010 in Wake County, NC

Wake County Census Tracts:

Census Tracts generally have a population size between 1,200 and 8,000 people, with an optimum size of 4,000 people. Census Tracts are a relatively permanent statistical subdivision of a County.Number of Wake County Census Tracts 2000: 105 Number of Wake County Census Tracts 2010: 187

Due to the increase in tracts, not all tracts align from 2000 to 2010

US Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/data.html

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Raleigh.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Raleigh, NC Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Raleigh age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Raleigh, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Raleigh - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Raleigh, NC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Raleigh-Cary, NC - Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) was 1562.00900 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Raleigh-Cary, NC - Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) reached a record high of 1562.00900 in January of 2024 and a record low of 804.43600 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Raleigh-Cary, NC - Resident Population in Raleigh, NC (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Wake County, NC (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS037183) from 2009 to 2020 about Wake County, NC; Raleigh; migration; flow; NC; Net; 5-year; and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Raleigh, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Raleigh.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Raleigh, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 27,733 (46.49% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Raleigh
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Raleigh is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Raleigh total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Raleigh city, North Carolina. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Raleigh.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Raleigh, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Raleigh by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Raleigh across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 51.47% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Raleigh is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Raleigh total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here