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Compare Wilmington to Raleigh
This post compares Wilmington, North Carolina to Raleigh, 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 | Wilmington (city) | Raleigh (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,261 | 449,477 |
| Income (median) | $41,676 | $46,313 |
| Home Value (median) | $232,900 | $225,000 |
| White | 76% | 59% |
| Black | 18% | 28% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| With Kids | 21% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 33 |
| Rentals | 55% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Wilmington or Raleigh?
A: Wilmington has a much smaller population count than Raleigh: 115261 compared with 449477 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Wilmington or in Raleigh?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Wilmington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Wilmington or Raleigh?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Wilmington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Wilmington does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 55% for Wilmington versus 48% for Raleigh.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Wilmington may include: Asheville, Hickory, and Kernersville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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