119th Congress · NC-9
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District (NC-9) has a population of 754,471. The median household income is $64,346 and the median age is 36.4.
754,471
Population
232
People / sq mi
$64,346
Median Income
36.4
Median Age
NC-9 covers 3,254 sq mi of land at 231.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.7% |
| Black or African American | 23.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
Economy & Income
$64,346
Median Household Income
$34,990
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$211,700
Median Home Value
$1,090
Median Rent
65.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.4%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
Other North Carolina Congressional Districts
Largest cities in North Carolina
Largest counties in North Carolina
State rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District (NC-9) has a population of 754,471 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 9th Congressional District is $64,346, with a per capita income of $34,990.
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District is 59.7% White, 23.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
More from North Carolina
Data for North Carolina's 9th 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.
The poverty rate is what most separates North Carolina's 9th Congressional District from the typical congressional district: 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 754,471 residents, North Carolina's 9th Congressional District is a congressional district in North Carolina.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $64,346, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.8% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $211,700, with typical rent around $1,090.
Roughly 28.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.