119th Congress · NC-5
North Carolina's 5th Congressional District
North Carolina's 5th Congressional District (NC-5) has a population of 749,232. The median household income is $58,753 and the median age is 41.6.
749,232
Population
178
People / sq mi
$58,753
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
NC-5 covers 4,201 sq mi of land at 178.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$58,753
Median Household Income
$34,418
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$204,400
Median Home Value
$917
Median Rent
69.1%
Homeownership
Education
87.5%
High School+
28.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina's 5th Congressional District (NC-5) has a population of 749,232 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District is $58,753, with a per capita income of $34,418.
North Carolina's 5th Congressional District is 76.6% White, 11.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for North Carolina's 5th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Among US congressional districts, North Carolina's 5th Congressional District stands out first on household income: a median of $58,753, below the US median of $78,538. North Carolina's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in North Carolina with a population of 749,232.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US congressional districts: the median household earns just $58,753, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 10.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $204,400, with typical rent around $917.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 28.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.