North Carolina

State

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    2024 Population
    10.7M
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13%
    1.04% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,388
    3.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $288,900
    11.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4.93M
    2% 1-year growth

    About

    13.5% of the households in North Carolina reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.8% of the residents in North Carolina are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in North Carolina are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (10,706 degrees awarded in 2024), North Carolina State University at Raleigh (10,612 degrees), and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,903 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in North Carolina was $288,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

    Most people in North Carolina drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in North Carolina was 2 cars per household.

    North Carolina borders Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

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    Population & Diversity

    North Carolina is home to a population of 10.7M people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.02% of North Carolina residents were born outside of the country (967k people).

    In 2024, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.44M people) in North Carolina than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.15M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 510k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in North Carolina are Spanish (876,033 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (40,402 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (32,625 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC
      196,772
    2. Durham County (South)--Durham City (South) PUMA, NC
      184,137
    3. Mecklenburg County (North)--Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC
      182,469

    In 2024 there were 10,730,404 residents in North Carolina.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC (196,772 people), Durham County (South)--Durham City (South) PUMA, NC (184,137 people), and Mecklenburg County (North)--Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC (182,469 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in North Carolina colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    5,485,556
    Women
    51.1%
    5,244,848
    Men
    48.9%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 10,730,404 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in North Carolina.

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    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of North Carolina residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Carolina was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Carolina
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.44M ± 4.9k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.15M ± 7k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      510k ± 9.71k
    11.3%
    Hispanic Population
    1.21M people

    In 2024, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.44M people) in North Carolina than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.15M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 510k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.3% of the people in North Carolina are hispanic (1.21M people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Carolina as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.02%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    967k people
    8.68%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    918k people

    As of 2024, 9.02% of North Carolina residents (967k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Carolina was 8.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      876,033 households (8.65%)
    2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      40,402 households (0.399%)
    3. French (Incl. Cajun)
      32,625 households (0.322%)

    13.5% of the households in North Carolina reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Carolina was Spanish. 8.65% of the households in North Carolina reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      178,729 ± 3,629
    2. Vietnam
      178,590 ± 2,654
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      109,410 ± 2,753

    North Carolina has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Carolina.

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    Health

    90.1% of the population of North Carolina has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.6% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,413 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.85%
    Uninsured
    44.6%
    Employer Coverage
    15.5%
    Medicaid
    12.8%
    Medicare
    14.6%
    Non-Group
    2.6%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Carolina declined by 4.89% from 10.4% to 9.85%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Carolina changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.85 in North Carolina.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.2% in North Carolina.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of North Carolina and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in North Carolina.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.2% in North Carolina.

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    Economy

    The economy of North Carolina employs 4.93M people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Carolina were Construction (327,528 people), Restaurants & Food Services (297,967 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (263,282 people), and the highest paying industries were Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products ($174,917), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($150,049), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($145,988).

    Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,530. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    2,370,660
    Women
    48.1%
    2,557,127
    Men
    51.9%

    The workforce of North Carolina in 2024 was 4,927,787 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Carolina.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 4,927,787 people working in North Carolina. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Durham County (South)--Durham City (South) PUMA, NC (101,267 people), Mecklenburg County (North)--Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC (97,112 people), and New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC (86,601 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Carolina colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    4.93M
    2024 Value
    2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Carolina grew at a rate of 2%, from 4.83M employees to 4.93M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Carolina, are Other managers (141,118 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (118,246 people), and Registered nurses (112,979 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Carolina.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.93M
    2024 Value
    2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Carolina grew at a rate of 2%, from 4.83M employees to 4.93M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Carolina, are Construction (327,528 people), Restaurants & Food Services (297,967 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (263,282 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Carolina, though some of these residents may live in North Carolina and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,283
    Median earning men ± $255
    $40,678
    Median earning women ± $176

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,109), Information ($75,357), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,643).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,662), Public Administration ($55,261), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,297).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 19,542
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 18,240
      Construction
    3. 16,727
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $37.2M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $28.2M
      Manufacturing
    3. $25.8M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Pharmaceuticals
      $68.5B
    2. Mixed freight
      $52.9B
    3. Machinery
      $45.4B

    In 2024, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $68.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($52.9B) and Machinery ($45.4B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $478B
    2024 Value in North Carolina
    $926B
    Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
    93.8% growth

    In 2024, total outbound North Carolina trade was $478B. This is expected to increase 93.8% to $926B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. South Carolina
      $34.3B
    2. Virginia
      $28.1B
    3. Georgia
      $18.9B

    In 2024, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $34.3B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $18.9B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for North Carolina
    50.9% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina
    1. Durham County, NC
      80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. Yadkin County, NC
      80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Graham County, NC
      79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in North Carolina awarded 169,382 degrees. The student population of North Carolina in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 237,923 male students and 348,944 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in North Carolina are White (92,841 and 57.5%), Black or African American (30,673 and 19%), Hispanic or Latino (18,362 and 11.4%), and Asian (7,050 and 4.37%).

    The largest universities in North Carolina by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (10,706 and 6.32%), North Carolina State University at Raleigh (10,612 and 6.27%), and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,903 and 5.26%).

    The most popular majors in North Carolina are Liberal Arts & Sciences (16,133 and 9.52%), General Business Administration & Management (13,000 and 7.67%), and Registered Nursing (6,360 and 3.75%).

    The median tuition costs are $30,750 for private four year colleges, and $4,122 and $19,065 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in North Carolina, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 586,867 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 586,867 students enrolled in North Carolina, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 294,717 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      5,132 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      3,611 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      3,527 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Carolina was General Business Administration & Management with 5,132 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Carolina according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
      10,706 degrees awarded
    2. North Carolina State University at Raleigh
      10,612 degrees awarded
    3. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
      8,903 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with 10,706 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 70,206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Carolina, which is 0.708 times less than the 99,176 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 92,841 degrees mean that there were 3.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 30,673 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,581) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.898% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Carolina in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (2.21M), Some college (1.8M), and Bachelors Degree (1.75M).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in North Carolina was $288,900 in 2024, which is 0.868 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $259,400 to $288,900, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in North Carolina is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in North Carolina have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Carolina is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.62%.

    Housing

    Property

    $288,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,086
    $2.85M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$13,749

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Carolina the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in North Carolina were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,388
    Median Household Income
    ± $324
    4.28M
    Number of Households
    ± 17,628

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.28M households in North Carolina grew to $72,388 from the previous year's value of $69,904.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.3%)
    3. Carpooled (8.45%)

    In 2024, 71.5% of workers in North Carolina drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.45%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in North Carolina have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in North Carolina have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in North Carolina distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Carolina have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.62%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Carolina (1.36M out of 10.4M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Carolina is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.3%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 351 in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 20.9% per 100,000 population.

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    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in North Carolina.

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