North Carolina
StatePopulation: 10,835,491 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for North Carolina from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — North Carolina
- What is the median household income in North Carolina?
- The median household income in North Carolina is $69,904 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in North Carolina?
- The poverty rate in North Carolina is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in North Carolina?
- $259,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in North Carolina?
- The median gross rent in North Carolina is $1,162 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of North Carolina residents have a college degree?
- 34.7% of adults in North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,584,340
Median Income
$69,904
Median Home Value
$259,400
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.8%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,302 (+28%)
Home Value:
+$86,900 (+50.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.2 pp (-11.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+10.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-14.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
10,584,340
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 60.6%
Black 20.6%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Other 4.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.5%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$69,904
±$346
Per Capita Income
$99,157
Median Family Income
$86,947
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Child Poverty Rate
15.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
16.5%
$150–200k
7.8%
$200k+
9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,815,195
Owner-Occupied
66.4%
Renter-Occupied
33.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.0%
Median Home Value
$259,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,162
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.6%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+3.2%
5-Year
+63.0%
HPI (2025 Q4)
701.9
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.1%
$50–100k
7.8%
$100–200k
10.5%
$200–300k
22.1%
$300–500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
13.9%
$1M+
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.1%
$500–1k
30.5%
$1–1.5k
34.7%
$1.5–2k
18.8%
$2–2.5k
5.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.7%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3+
25.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.3%
Single-fam. att.
4.6%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
4.1%
20+ units
5.8%
Mobile home
11.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.0%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
18.6%
2010+
12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
34.7%
Graduate Degree
12.9%
Some College / Associate
20.0%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Work from Home
14.5%
Self-Employed
5.7%
Government Workers
13.7%
Private For-Profit
80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.5%
Prof. Services
12.3%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Construction
7.5%
Finance
7.0%
Transportation
5.3%
Public Admin
4.1%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
1.1%
Occupation
Management
41.7%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
15.6%
Production
14.0%
Construction
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.1 min
Drove Alone
73.3%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
14.5%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,186,924
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 16.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
8.7%
Naturalized Citizen
42.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.7%
Asia
27.1%
Europe
10.6%
Africa
8.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.6%
With a Disability
13.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.6%
Uninsured
10.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.6%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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