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Raleigh, IL
Village in Saline County, Illinois.
Population
235
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
119
ZIP codes
0
Raleigh and its ZIP codes
Raleigh at a glance
- Raleigh is 48% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Raleigh, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Raleigh.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,732
8,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $7,154 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Raleigh, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
82
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Raleigh, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Raleigh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MuddyVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| GalatiaVillage | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| EldoradoCity | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| HarrisburgCity | 6.4 mi | 6.6 |
| BroughtonVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Carrier MillsVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| EqualityVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| OmahaVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| RidgwayVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Norris CityVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| JunctionVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| StonefortVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PittsburgVillage | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| McLeansboroCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raleigh, IL in?
- Raleigh is in Saline County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Raleigh, IL?
- About 235 people live in Raleigh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raleigh?
- Nearby places include Muddy (4.5 mi), Galatia (4.7 mi), Eldorado (5 mi), Harrisburg (6.4 mi), Broughton (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023