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Compare Raleigh to Charlotte
This post compares Raleigh, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Raleigh (city) | Charlotte (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 449,477 | 826,060 |
| Income (median) | $46,313 | $46,023 |
| Home Value (median) | $225,000 | $187,300 |
| White | 59% | 50% |
| Black | 28% | 35% |
| Asian | 4% | 6% |
| With Kids | 30% | 32% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 33 |
| Rentals | 48% | 46% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Raleigh or Charlotte?
A: Raleigh has a smaller population count than Charlotte: 449477 compared with 826060 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Raleigh or in Charlotte?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Raleigh.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Raleigh or Charlotte?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Raleigh.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Raleigh does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Raleigh versus 46% for Charlotte.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Raleigh may include: Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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