Media Kit

Our media kit provides information about the City of Raleigh, City Council, City leadership, our demographics, accolades, and more. The news media will also find details about media requests, public records, social media, and live streaming of City Council and committee meetings. 

If you have additional questions about the City, or seek more information, please contact our Public Information Officer, Julia Milstead, by calling our Communications Department at 919-996-3100.

The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity, and collaboration, North Carolina's capital city has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation.

Raleigh Demographics 

The Greek roots of the word demographics translate to “measurement of people.” This simple idea is a crucial part of effective governance at all scales and especially for the City of Raleigh. It has come to include a range of topics like age, race, employment, household size, and marital status. Elected officials and City staff must understand national and regional trends as well as characteristics unique to Raleigh in order to maintain the quality of life that community members enjoy.

View Raleigh Demographics

Raleigh Accolades 

Raleigh ranks among the best places to live, work, and play. We have an extensive list of recognitions Raleigh has received throughout the years.

View Raleigh Accolades

Open Raleigh (Open Data) 

The City of Raleigh is a partner in the open government community and strives to become a worldwide model for an open source city. Through the Open Raleigh initiative, the City seeks to develop opportunities for economic development, commerce, increased investment, and civic engagement.

Browse Raleigh's open data portal Data.RaleighNC.gov

Information for New Residents

Visit our Information for New Residents page, including a short 90-second video!