Population Characteristics
Age/Sex
Male - 48.2%
Female - 51.8%
Median Age - 32.2
Race
White - 62.0%
Black or African-American - 28.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander - 4.0%
Native American - 0.4%
Other - 2.7%
Household Income Table
| Raleigh | Wake County | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Households: | 159,935 | Total Households: | 338,054 |
| Less than $10,000 | 9,864 | Less than $10,000 |
15,893 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7,967 | $10,000 to $14,999 |
14,601 |
| $15,000 to $24,999 |
20,040 | $15,000 to $24,999 |
31,307 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 |
16,789 | $25,000 to $34,999 |
30,625 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 25,437 | $35,000 to $49,999 |
45,130 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29,885 | $50,000 to $74,999 |
63,901 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18,625 | $75,000 to $99,999 |
45,014 |
| $100,00 to $149,999 | 17,493 | $100,00 to $149,999 |
51,342 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6,853 | $150,000 to $199,999 |
20,596 |
| $200,000 or more | 6,982 | $200,000 or more |
19,645 |
Median Household Income
Raleigh - $49,931
Wake County - $61,426
Source: 2010 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
Labor Force & Unemployment - Raleigh
| 2009 Annual Average | 2010 Annual Average |
|
|---|---|---|
| Labor Force | 208,307 | 208,196 |
| Employed | 192,702 | 192,471 |
| Unemployed | 15,605 | 15,725 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | 7.6% |
Source: North Carolina Employment Security Commission
Educational Attainment
| Educational Attainment for the Raleigh population age 25 and over: | |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.1% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.0% |
Source: 2010 American Community Survey, US Census