How Does Raleigh, NC Spend Tax Money?
Raleigh, NC spends $13,911 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.5B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,391/person), Highways & Roads ($448/person), Fire Protection ($277/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (76/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $13,911 |
| Total Revenue | $13.9B |
| Total Debt | $421.6M |
| Population | 465,517 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 76/100 (B) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,391/person
Highways & Roads$448/person
Fire Protection$277/person
Education$6/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.