Raleigh, NC Demographics
A map of Raleigh's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 241,308 | 51.6% |
Black | 120,480 | 25.8% |
Hispanic | 60,514 | 12.9% |
Asian | 23,444 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 17,999 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 3,920 | 0.8% |
Raleigh, North Carolina had a population of 467,665 in 2020. It was 51.6% White, 25.8% Black, 5.0% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Raleigh, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Raleigh's White Population
241,308 residents of Raleigh identify as White, or 51.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Raleigh slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is ranked #556 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more White than neighboring Garner (51% White), Knightdale (36.9% White), and Morrisville (34% White). Raleigh is less White than neighboring Cary (56.9% White), and Wake Forest (67.4% White).
Raleigh's Black Population
120,480 residents of Raleigh identify as Black, or 25.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Raleigh slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is ranked #221 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Black than neighboring Cary (7.7% Black), Wake Forest (15.7% Black), and Morrisville (9.7% Black). Raleigh is less Black than neighboring Garner (29.4% Black), and Knightdale (41.8% Black).
Raleigh's Asian Population
23,444 residents of Raleigh identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Asian than neighboring Garner (2.2% Asian), Knightdale (3.3% Asian), and Wake Forest (3.7% Asian). Raleigh is less Asian than neighboring Cary (22.3% Asian), and Morrisville (46.2% Asian).
Raleigh's Hispanic Population
60,514 residents of Raleigh identify as Hispanic, or 12.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Hispanic than neighboring Garner (12.2% Hispanic), Knightdale (12.4% Hispanic), Cary (8.2% Hispanic), Wake Forest (7.9% Hispanic), and Morrisville (5.8% Hispanic).
Raleigh's Native American/Other Population
3,920 residents of Raleigh identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wake Forest (0.7% Native American/Other). Raleigh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garner (1.1% Native American/Other), Knightdale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Morrisville (0.9% Native American/Other).
Raleigh's Multiracial Population
17,999 residents of Raleigh identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Raleigh is ranked #357 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Multiracial than neighboring Morrisville (3.4% Multiracial). Raleigh is less Multiracial than neighboring Garner (4.1% Multiracial), Knightdale (4.3% Multiracial), Cary (4.1% Multiracial), and Wake Forest (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.