Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

138,160

1.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

1.05% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

6.37% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$72,049

5.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$318,800

5.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC had a population of 138k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $72,049. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC declined from 140,833 to 138,160, a −1.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,123 to $72,049, a 5.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.7%), Other (Hispanic) (6.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), and White (Hispanic) (2.61%).

18.1% 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.

91.4% 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 (173 degrees awarded in 2021) and Gwinnett College (92 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was $318,800, and the homeownership rate was 51.2%.

Most people in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 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, Raleigh City (Northeast), Wake Forest & Rolesville Towns PUMA, NC, Raleigh City (East), Knightdale & Garner (North) Towns PUMA, NC, and Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 138k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.4% of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (18.6k people).

In 2021, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.5k people) in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.4k 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 (13,176 households), Arabic (1,218 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (937 households).

Citizenship

91.4%

2021 Citizenship

91.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.4% of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
84.5k ± 3.16k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.5k ± 2.09k
Other (Hispanic)
8.4k ± 1.52k

11.9%

Hispanic Population

16.4k people

11.9% of the people in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are hispanic (16.4k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

13.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

As of 2021, 13.4% of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC residents (18.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
13,176 households (10.1%)
Arabic
1,218 households (0.938%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
937 households (0.722%)

18.1% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 10.1% 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
2,075 ± 397
Gulf War (1990s)
1,121 ± 289
Gulf War (2001-)
1,096 ± 286

Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC employs 73.8k people. The largest industries in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (5,272 people), Construction (4,723 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,381 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($187,197), Other health care services ($165,936), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($149,524).

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.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

73.8k

2021 Value

−3.04%

1 Year decline

± −3.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −3.04%, from 76.1k employees to 73.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, are Other managers (2,598 people), Accountants & auditors (1,925 people), and Software developers (1,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

73.8k

2021 Value

−3.04%

1 Year decline

± −3.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −3.04%, from 76.1k employees to 73.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,272 people), Construction (4,723 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,381 people). 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

$47,702

Median earning men ± $2,850

$41,443

Median earning women ± $1,879

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,103), Public Administration ($77,200), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,116).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,917), Wholesale Trade ($54,276), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,722).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC awarded 265 degrees. The student population of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 60 male students and 310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (152 and 57.4%), followed by White (46 and 17.4%), Hispanic or Latino (37 and 14%), and Two or More Races (16 and 6.04%).

The largest universities in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Miller-Motte College-Raleigh (173 and 65.3%) and Gwinnett College (92 and 34.7%).

The most popular majors in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC are Medical Assistant (77 and 29.1%), Massage Therapy (61 and 23%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (51 and 19.2%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.28% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.439% 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 2021 were Bachelors Degree (37.5k), Graduate Degree (20.3k), and Some college (19.4k).

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 $318,800 in 2021, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $302,000 to $318,800, a 5.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC is 51.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 23.4 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 $72,049. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Property

$318,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,087

$31,386

Median Property Taxes

±$1,359

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 $3k+ 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

51.2%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.2% of the housing units in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.7%.

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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

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.

$72,049

Median Household Income

± $2,331

61.3k

Number of Households

± 2,106

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.3k households in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC grew to $72,049 from the previous year's value of $68,123.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.47

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

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.49% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (72%)
Worked At Home (16.7%)
Carpooled (7.75%)

In 2021, 72% of workers in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.75%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% 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

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC (14.4k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

87.7% of the population of Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.842% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

0.842%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Raleigh City (North) PUMA, NC grew by 3.18% from 12% to 12.3%.

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.