Quick Facts

City of Raleigh Mayor: Mary-Ann Baldwin

Population: Raleigh (2021) 469,124; Wake County (Nov. 2022) 1,547,000

Visitors: In 2022 13-million visitors annually whose spending tops $1.7 billion

Raleigh Facts: Raleigh, a bustling and vibrant city in North Carolina with a grand history dating back to 1792 when it was first established as the state's capital. Named after Sir Walter Raleigh - an early English explorer who is known for attempting to establish one of the earliest colonies on American soil- this dynamic metropolis has something unique that many other capitals don't: It proudly boasts being the only planned state capital! In addition, its local moniker ‘the City of Oaks’ speaks volumes about its commitment towards preserving wooded tracts and blissful green parks. Also part of a combined statistical area referred by locals simply as 'The Triangle', Raleigh stands out among US cities due to its strong character full of historical facts & traditions.