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What are the demographics of North Carolina?

North Carolina has a population of 10,584,340 with a median age of 39.1. The racial composition is 63.3% White, 20.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes North Carolina's economy, politics, and culture. 35.7% of residents were born outside the US. 3470.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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North Carolina has a population of 10,584,340 with a median age of 39.1. The racial composition is 63.3% White, 20.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.