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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Northwest Raleigh is a neighborhood in North Carolina's capital city with a White Majority demographic composition. The median household income was $99,361 in 2022. The area is characterized by its proximity to Research Triangle Park and educational institutions. It displays a Low Diversity profile, with white residents making up 69% of the population. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has experienced subtle shifts in its demographic makeup, indicating a gradual trend towards increased diversity.
Northwest Raleigh has maintained its status as a White Majority community from 2013 to 2022. The white population percentage has remained between 69% and 71%. The Black population decreased slightly from 16% in 2013 to 15% in 2022. The Asian population has stayed around 5-6%. The Hispanic population increased from 6% to 7% between 2013 and 2018, then stabilized at 6%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. These changes suggest a slow movement towards increased diversity, potentially indicating the early stages of a Transitional Community.
The demographic shifts in Northwest Raleigh have occurred alongside significant economic growth. The median household income increased from $87,155 in 2013 to $99,361 in 2022, a 14% increase. This income growth outpaced inflation, indicating a real increase in wealth for residents. The population grew from 85,429 in 2013 to 95,957 in 2022, a 12% increase. The area's economic prosperity may be attracting a more diverse population, albeit slowly. The slight increase in diversity has not negatively impacted the neighborhood's economic growth. Rising incomes may contribute to the area's ability to maintain its character while slowly integrating new residents from diverse backgrounds.
Compared to national trends, Northwest Raleigh's demographic evolution is moving in the same direction as many suburban areas across the United States, but at a slower pace. Nationally, suburbs have been experiencing increased diversification, particularly with growth in Hispanic and Asian populations. Northwest Raleigh's changes are more modest, possibly due to its established character as an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood.
The economic growth in Northwest Raleigh outpaces the national average, consistent with the broader trend of high-income areas seeing faster wage growth compared to lower-income regions. This economic strength likely contributes to the neighborhood's ability to attract a slowly diversifying population while maintaining its overall character and appeal.
Northwest Raleigh remains a White Majority, Low Diversity community. Subtle demographic shifts and strong economic growth suggest the potential for gradual change. The neighborhood appears to be in the early stages of a transition towards greater diversity, balanced by its continued economic prosperity and desirability as a residential area.