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Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

1,562,009 Population
2,118.43 Square Miles
737.34 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.52%
18 to 34
23.16%
35 to 64
40.29%
65 and Over
14.04%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
15.44%
Native
84.56%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
45.95%
2000 to 2009
23.53%
1990 to 1999
16.71%
Before 1990
13.82%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
6.31%
High School Grad or Higher
93.69%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
52.5%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.26%
Dropped Out
3.74%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
79.79%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$54,982
Median Household Income
$102,144
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.4%
Unemployed
3.6%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
8.92%
Population Under 18
Poverty
11.83%
Non-poverty
88.17%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.36%
Non-poverty
90.64%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
27 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
6.44%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.56%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.46
Number of Households
623,704
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
46.11%
Married
53.89%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.8%
Now Married
55.89%
Widowed
1.57%
Divorced
6.73%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.37%
Now Married
52%
Widowed
5.72%
Divorced
10.91%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.48%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
659,228
Occupancy Status
Occupied
94.61%
Vacant
5.39%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
64.96%
Renter Occupied
35.04%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
32.46%
For Sale
8.63%
Other
58.91%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
2002
Types of Structures
Single Unit
71.81%
Multi Unit
22.96%
Mobile Home
5.05%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.19%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
70.74%
Without Mortgage
29.26%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$465,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,674
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.47%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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