Raleigh: Community & Culture
Raleigh hosts 11 libraries, 482 congregations, and 77 cultural organizations.
- 1.0 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs North Carolina 0.8/1K).
- 1.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Cameron Village Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1930 Clark Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 9,198,566,710 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27,605 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2979 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 11 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY
AMERICAN LEGION
ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH RALEIGH FOUNDATION
AMERICAN LEGION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FIDELITY ELKS LODGE 277
CRABTREE ROTARY FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DOUG ELKS MINISTRIES
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
EAGLES CHRISTIAN CENTER INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
AMERICAN LEGION
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
| Churches · Total count | 482 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Adams-Edwards House
Agriculture Building
Andrews-Duncan House
Arndt, G. Dewey and Elma, House
Battery Heights Historic District
Blalock, Dr. Nathan M., House
Bloomsbury Historic District
Boylan Apartments
Boylan Heights
Briggs Hardware Building
Cameron Park (Additional Documentation)
Cameron Village Historic District
Capehart House
Capital Club Building
Capitol Area Historic District
Capitol Heights Historic District
Caraleigh Mills
Carolina Coach Garage and Shop
Carolina Power and Light Company Car Barn and Automobile Garage
Chavis, John, Memorial Park
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 23 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 77 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
CHILL VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RALEIGH INC
GIRL SCOUTS NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PINES INC
SERTOMA INC
MEALS ON WHEELS OF WAKE COUNTY INC
NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
ALTRUSA CLUB OF RALEIGH NC INC
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EGYPTIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 4,621 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Raleigh+NC |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=27603 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=27603 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=27603 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=27603 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 248 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 293 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 45 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 67 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center
North Carolina Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Pullen Park Amusement Center
East Building
West Building
North Carolina Museum of Art
CAM Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of Art
Marbles Kids Museum
City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
Pope House Museum
Adventure Landing
Lifetime Athletic Water Park
Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum
Attractions (13)
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center
North Carolina Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Pullen Park Amusement Center
East Building
West Building
North Carolina Museum of Art
CAM Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of Art
Marbles Kids Museum
City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)
Pope House Museum
Adventure Landing
Other
Organizations (16)
AMERICAN CIRCLE FOR THE REFORM CLUB
BAY LEAF COMMUNITY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC OAKWOOD
RALEIGH FIRE MUSEUM
RALEIGH CITY CEMETERIES PRESERVATION INC
FREEDOM MEMORIALS
JEWISH TAPESTRY PROJECT INC
AAHGS NORTH CAROLINA TRIANGLE CHAPTER
FRIENDS OF OBERLIN VILLAGE
TRIANGLE SWORD GUILD
MOUNT ARARAT DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
SS UNITED STATES PRESERVATION SOCIETY
RALEIGH CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE
HISTORIC OAKWOOD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
DEHAVILLAND VAMPIRE HERITAGE GROUP
RALEIGH FIREFIGHTERS HALL AND MUSEUM
Clubs (15)
EBONY RACQUET CLUB INC
SANDERSON ATHLETIC CLUB
SAILING CLUB AT NC STATE
RALEIGH DRAGON BOAT CLUB INC
DISC GOLF CLUB AT NC STATE
BODY FORCE BOXING FITNESS GYM INC
CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB COMPANY
RALEIGH GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC TERM
THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
NORTHBROOK COUNTRY CLUB INC
LAKEMONT SWIM CLUB INC
GLEN FOREST SWIM CLUB
QUAIL HOLLOW SWIM CLUB OF RALEIGH INC
NORTH RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB INC
RALEIGH RACQUET CLUB INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.00 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 4,621 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 538 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 127 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 6 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 5 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 14 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 83 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 83 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 319 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 319 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Raleigh