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The City of Raleigh

Raleigh at a glance

Wake County Top Employers

  • State Of North Carolina
  • Wake County Public Schools
  • NC State University At Raleigh
  • Wake Med
  • City Of Raleigh
  • County Of Wake
  • Rex Healthcare
  • Sas Institute Inc
  • Wal-Mart Associates Inc
  • NC Department Of Transportation

Frequently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, Raleigh is the state capital and county seat for Wake County. As of July 1, 2007, Raleigh had an estimated population of 367,995. That number is projected to reach 541,895 by 2025. The city is known for its state government workers, its proximity to Research Triangle Park and its highly skilled workforce, with 89.3 percent of residents having a high school diploma or higher. Six colleges and universities call Raleigh home, including North Carolina State University, Shaw University and Peace College.

Who lives here?
  • Current population 353,615
  • Median age 33.6
  • 58.3 percent white
  • 29.1 percent black
  • 4.4 percent Asian
  • 11.2 percent Hispanic or Latino of any race
  • Median household income is $52,071
  • Bachelors degrees or higher are held by 44.9 percent of the population over 25

*Source: Claritas, Inc. 2008




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