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Raleigh, NC Population by Age

The median age in Raleigh, NC is 34.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.01% were under the age of 15, 25.55% aged 15 to 29, 46.61% aged 30 to 64, 9.64% aged 65 to 84, and 1.19% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Raleigh, NC population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Raleigh's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 25,702 5.56%
5 to 9 years 25,322 5.48%
10 to 14 years 27,596 5.97%
15 to 19 years 33,784 7.31%
20 to 24 years 38,921 8.42%
25 to 29 years 45,414 9.83%
30 to 34 years 40,510 8.76%
35 to 39 years 35,357 7.65%
40 to 44 years 31,866 6.89%
45 to 49 years 31,332 6.78%
50 to 54 years 28,046 6.07%
55 to 59 years 26,382 5.71%
60 to 64 years 21,942 4.75%
65 to 69 years 17,576 3.8%
70 to 74 years 13,149 2.84%
75 to 79 years 8,117 1.76%
80 to 84 years 5,696 1.23%
85 years and over 5,507 1.19%
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Raleigh, NC population by age group

Key stats
151,325
Population under 25 years
153,147
Population aged 25-44
107,702
Population aged 45-64
50,045
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Raleigh's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Raleigh, NC population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 45,414 (9.83% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Raleigh, NC was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 45,414 (9.83%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Raleigh, NC was the 85+ years with a population of 5,507 (1.19%).

Raleigh, NC population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Raleigh, NC's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Raleigh's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Raleigh, NC population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 317,527 (68.70% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 94,647 20.48%
18 to 64 years 317,527 68.7%
85 years and over 50,045 10.83%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Raleigh's population under 18 was 20.48%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Raleigh's working population (between 18 and 64) was 68.70%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Raleigh's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 10.83% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Raleigh, NC population pyramid

Population pyramid for Raleigh, NC is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Raleigh's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Raleigh, NC, is 23.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Raleigh, NC, is 15.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Raleigh, NC is 38.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Raleigh, NC is 6.7.
The graph shows Raleigh's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Raleigh, NC population pyramid i.e. Raleigh population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Raleigh, NC's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 13,411 12,291 25,702
5 to 9 years 14,001 11,321 25,322
10 to 14 years 14,248 13,348 27,596
15 to 19 years 16,979 16,805 33,784
20 to 24 years 18,477 20,444 38,921
25 to 29 years 22,812 22,602 45,414
30 to 34 years 19,852 20,658 40,510
35 to 39 years 17,838 17,519 35,357
40 to 44 years 15,023 16,843 31,866
45 to 49 years 14,890 16,442 31,332
50 to 54 years 13,849 14,197 28,046
55 to 59 years 12,744 13,638 26,382
60 to 64 years 9,982 11,960 21,942
65 to 69 years 7,861 9,715 17,576
70 to 74 years 5,521 7,628 13,149
75 to 79 years 3,277 4,840 8,117
80 to 84 years 2,271 3,425 5,696
85 years and over 1,710 3,797 5,507
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Things to know

What is the population of Raleigh, NC under 18?

Raleigh's population under the age of 18 is 94,647, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.48% of the total resident population of Raleigh, NC.

What is the aging population in Raleigh, NC?

Raleigh's population aged 65 years and above was 50,045. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 10.83% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Raleigh, NC Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Raleigh age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Raleigh. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Raleigh by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Raleigh.

Key observations

The largest age group in Raleigh, NC was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 45,414 (9.83%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Raleigh, NC was the 85+ years with a population of 5,507 (1.19%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Raleigh population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Raleigh is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Raleigh total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Raleigh, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Raleigh - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Raleigh population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Raleigh. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Raleigh population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Raleigh population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Raleigh is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Raleigh is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Raleigh, NC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Raleigh, NC population pyramid, which represents the Raleigh population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Raleigh, NC, is 23.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Raleigh, NC, is 15.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Raleigh, NC is 38.6.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Raleigh, NC is 6.7.

Raleigh population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Raleigh population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Raleigh for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Raleigh for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Raleigh for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Raleigh Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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