Raleigh Wake County, North Carolina
Raleigh: Capital of North Carolina
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Raleigh is a city located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 403,892 and a population density of 1,067 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 474,414 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1792.
Geography
Raleigh is located at 35°46'20"N 78°38'19"W (35.7721000, -78.6386100).
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Weather
Raleigh forecast: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. more
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Raleigh Quick Facts
| Population : | 474,414 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Instagram username : | raleighgov |
| Twitter username : | RaleighGov |
| Postal code : | 27601 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 984, 919 |
| Area : | 378.62 km2 |
| Named for : | Walter Raleigh |
| Altitude : | 315 feet / 96 meters |
| Capital city : | Raleigh is capital of North Carolina |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1792 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:49:44 (21st September 2021) |
| Density : | 1,253 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 87℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Raleigh increased by 14.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 403,892 | - | census |
| 2011 | 413,958 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 423,304 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 431,391 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 439,503 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 449,546 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 459,469 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 465,776 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 469,314 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 474,069 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 474,414 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Local Places in Raleigh
1 Town Hall Burger and Beer
Address: 13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Raleigh, NE Remote Operations Facility
Address: 7708 Burwell St, Raleigh, NC 27615 ➦ Show Map
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3 Raleigh City Council
Address: 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 ➦ Show Map
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4 City Of Raleigh Transportation Field Services
Address: 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, NC 27604 ➦ Show Map
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5 City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Address: 2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604 ➦ Show Map
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6 Raleigh Television Network
Address: 310 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601 ➦ Show Map
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7 City of Raleigh Central Communications Center
Address: 2320 Westinghouse Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Raleigh (197)
People born in Raleigh, including professional wrestler Dash Wilder, guitarist Brad Suggs, linguist Robert A. Hall, you can see a list of people who born in Raleigh.
- Michael C. Hall (American actor) he was born in 01/02/1971
- Evan Rachel Wood (American actress and singer) she was born in 07/09/1987
- Emily Procter (American actress) she was born in 08/10/1968
- Gracie Glam (American pornographic actress) she was born in 30/09/1990
- Andy Hunt (American computer programmer) he was born in 01/01/1964
- Liz Vassey (American actress) she was born in 09/08/1972
- Daniel McFadden (economist) he was born in 29/07/1937
- John Wall (American professional basketball player) he was born in 06/09/1990
- Clay Aiken (singer-songwriter, actor, record producer) he was born in 30/11/1978
- Doug Aldrich (American musician) he was born in 19/02/1964
- Armistead Maupin (American writer) he was born in 13/05/1944
- Anne Henning (speed skater) she was born in 06/09/1955
- Aubrey Dollar (American actress) she was born in 23/09/1980
- Robert Duncan McNeill (American actor and director) he was born in 09/11/1964
- Randy Jones (American disco and pop singer) he was born in 13/09/1952
- Louis Bacon (American hedge fund manager) he was born in 25/07/1956
- William Willard Ashe (U.S. forester and botanist (1872-1932)) he was born in 04/06/1872
- Chris Wilcox (American basketball player) he was born in 03/09/1982
Schools in Raleigh
College & universities near Raleigh, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199643 | Shaw University | Raleigh (NC) | 27601 |
| 199272 | William Peace University | Raleigh (NC) | 27604-1194 |
| 199582 | Saint Augustine's University | Raleigh (NC) | 27610-2298 |
| 199193 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh (NC) | 27695-7001 |
| 198950 | Meredith College | Raleigh (NC) | 27607-5298 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Raleigh, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Raleigh
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27601 |
| Century Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27601 |
| Cameron Villag Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27605 |
| Five Poin Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27628 |
| North Hill Post Office | Raleigh (NC) | 27609 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Raleigh , Mississippi town in Mississippi with a population of 1,390 people.
- Raleigh , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 778 people.
- Raleigh , North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 36 people.
Other cities in Wake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Wake County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | City in United States of America |
| Cary | 173,587 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Apex | 64,388 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wake Forest | 47,314 | Town located in the U. |
| Garner | 32,180 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Fuquay-Varina | 32,145 | City in North Carolina |
| Holly Springs | 31,377 | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Morrisville | 30,495 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Knightdale | 18,122 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wendell | 9,387 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Rolesville | 8,882 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Zebulon | 6,514 | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States |
| Green Level | 2,158 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Raleigh distances to largest North Carolina cities