Raleigh Wake County, North Carolina
Raleigh: Capital of North Carolina
About
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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 474,069 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).
Weather
Raleigh forecast: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 7 mph. more
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Raleigh Quick Facts
| Population : | 474,069 (2019) |
| 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 : | 11:16:32 (19th June 2021) |
| Density : | 1,252 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 14.8% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 69℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Raleigh increased by 14.8% in 9 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 |
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)
- Evan Rachel Wood (American actress and singer)
- Emily Procter (American actress)
- Gracie Glam (American pornographic actress)
- Andy Hunt (American computer programmer)
- Liz Vassey (American actress)
- Daniel McFadden (economist)
- John Wall (American professional basketball player)
- Clay Aiken (singer-songwriter, actor, record producer)
- Doug Aldrich (American musician)
- Armistead Maupin (American writer)
- Anne Henning (speed skater)
- Aubrey Dollar (American actress)
- Robert Duncan McNeill (American actor and director)
- Randy Jones (American disco and pop singer)
- Louis Bacon (American hedge fund manager)
- William Willard Ashe (U.S. forester and botanist (1872-1932))
- Chris Wilcox (American basketball player)
Schools
College & universities near Raleigh
| 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
| 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 |
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Other cities in Wake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Wake County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cary | 170,282 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Apex | 59,300 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wake Forest | 45,629 | Town located in the U. |
| Garner | 31,407 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Fuquay-Varina | 30,324 | City in North Carolina |
| Morrisville | 28,846 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Knightdale | 17,843 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wendell | 8,577 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Rolesville | 8,501 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Zebulon | 5,917 | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Raleigh distances to largest North Carolina cities