The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, Raleigh has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation. The City has been listed as one of the fastest growing cities for many years — the current population is about 475,000 people, up from 291,141 in the 2000 Census. Raleigh is known for its high quality of life for its residents. Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, Raleigh forms the Research Triangle Park. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area includes Wake, Franklin and Johnston counties with a population of almost 1.4 million. Below are some recent national recognitions for Raleigh: • Raleigh’s economy is the fifth best-performing in the United States - Milken Institute, February 2021 • Raleigh ranks third in Best State Capitals - WalletHub, January 2021 • Raleigh ranks third in Happiest Cities in America poll - Men's Health, January 2021 • Raleigh is named one of the Safest Cities in America – WalletHub 2020 • Raleigh ranks among Best Places to Retire – Forbes 2020 We are regularly looking for talent from engineers and IT professionals to parks to police, and from entry level candidates to those with executive experience. The opportunities for growth, job satisfaction and quality of life are an important facet of calling Raleigh your employer as well as your home.