Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

141,221

1.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

0.261% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.62%

6.02% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$81,213

4.47% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$395,800

7.26% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

74,566

1.04% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), Other (Hispanic) (6.22%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.73%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.46%).

18.8% of the households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.9% of the residents in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Miller-Motte College-Raleigh (112 degrees awarded in 2023) and Gwinnett College (58 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was $395,800, and the homeownership rate was N/A%.

Most people in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC borders Raleigh City (South & Central) PUMA, NC, Wake County (Northeast)--Raleigh City (Northeast), Wake Forest & Rolesville Towns PUMA, NC, Wake County (East)--Raleigh City (East), Knightdale & Garner (North) Towns PUMA, NC, and Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 141k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.1% of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (20k people).

In 2023, there were 3.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.9k people) in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.78k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Spanish (15,045 households), Arabic (1,033 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (844 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,000

Women

51.2%

67,552

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 138,552 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.9%

2023 Citizenship

91.2%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.9k ± 2.77k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 1.94k
Other (Hispanic)
8.78k ± 1.79k

13.6%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

13.6% of the people in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,329 ± 1,399 people
India
1,167 ± 835 people
Vietnam
1,138 ± 825 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,329 Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC residents, followed by India with 1,167 and Vietnam with 1,138.

Foreign-Born Population

14.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

14.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,045 households (11.4%)
Arabic
1,033 households (0.78%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
844 households (0.637%)

18.8% of the households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 11.4% of the households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,969 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,238 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
785 ± 250

Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC employs 74.6k people. The largest industries in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,916. The income inequality in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,450

Women

47.9%

39,658

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 76,108 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

74.6k

2022 Value

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 1.04%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

74.6k

2022 Value

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 1.04%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

N/A

Median earning men ± N/A

N/A

Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,821), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,803), and Manufacturing ($78,442).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($79,485), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,546), and Construction ($62,784).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2023, universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC awarded 170 degrees. The student population of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 127 male students and 204 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (104 and 61.2%), followed by White (25 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 11.8%), and Two or More Races (11 and 6.47%).

The largest universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Miller-Motte College-Raleigh (112 and 65.9%) and Gwinnett College (58 and 34.1%).

The most popular majors in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (58 and 34.1%), Massage Therapy (40 and 23.5%), and Medical Assistant (37 and 21.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 331 students enrolled in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 212 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
37 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
13 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Medical Assistant with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miller-Motte College-Raleigh
112 degrees awarded
Gwinnett College
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miller-Motte College-Raleigh with 112 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 67 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, which is 0.65 times less than the 103 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 104 degrees mean that there were 4.16 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($9,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.4% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.552% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (38.6k), Graduate Degree (21.1k), and Some college (18.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was $395,800 in 2023, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $369,000 to $395,800, a 7.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is N/A%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is $81,213. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$395,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,231

$33,362

Median Property Taxes

±$1,374

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

N/A%

Homeownership

N/A

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,213

Median Household Income

± $1,986

64.6k

Number of Households

± 2,312

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.03% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Worked At Home (21.7%)
Carpooled (7.02%)

In 2023, 68.1% of workers in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC (12.1k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.591% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.591%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.