North Carolina
11.2 million people live in North Carolina. Its population grew 7.2% since 2020, the 6th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $77,638 a year, 8% below the national median, and the median home is worth $342,800, 8% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 11.2 million
- 9th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $77,638
- 8% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $342,800
- 8% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 12.1%
- 0.3 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$77,638 per year
8% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 17th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$44,003 per year
7% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 23rd lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
12.1%
0.3 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 17th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
25.7 min one way
6% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 25th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$342,800
8% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 24th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,412 per month
9% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 25th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.0%
1.7 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 21st lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
11,197,968
3.3% of the U.S. total. 9th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+7.2%
4.1 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 6th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
21.1%
same as the U.S. (21.1%). 24th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.9%
same as the U.S. (18.9%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
9.9%
4.8 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 21st highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in North Carolina, at 58.7%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 58.7% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 19.9% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 4.1% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.7% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 12.6% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
0.7 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 20th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
10.2%
same as the U.S. (10.2%). 20th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.