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119th Congress · NC-6

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District (NC-6) has a population of 750,506. The median household income is $64,864 and the median age is 38.8.

750,506

Population

454

People / sq mi

$64,864

Median Income

38.8

Median Age

NC-6 covers 1,652 sq mi of land at 454.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White53.2%
Black or African American31.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%

Economy & Income

$64,864

Median Household Income

$36,423

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$216,900

Median Home Value

$1,065

Median Rent

63.2%

Homeownership

Education

89.2%

High School+

33.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District (NC-6) has a population of 750,506 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 6th Congressional District is $64,864, with a per capita income of $36,423.

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District is 53.2% White, 31.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for North Carolina's 6th 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.

What sets North Carolina's 6th Congressional District apart is money: median household income runs $64,864, below the US median of $78,538. North Carolina's 6th Congressional District is a congressional district in North Carolina with a population of 750,506.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $64,864, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $216,900, with typical rent around $1,065.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 33.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.