North Carolina Population & Demographics
North Carolina has a population of 10,584,340, ranking #9 among US states. The median household income is $69,904 and the median age is 39.1.
US states by population — North Carolina is #9
10,584,340
Population
#9
By Population
$69,904
Median Income
39.1
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 48.9% · Female: 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 20.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
Economy & Income
$69,904
Median Household Income
$39,616
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
$97,403
Mean Household Income
58.5%
Employment Rate
Education
89.7%
High School Graduate+
34.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$259,400
Median Home Value
$1,162
Median Rent
4,815,195
Total Housing Units
66.4%
Owner-Occupied
33.6%
Renter-Occupied
13.0%
Vacant
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
1.6%
Carpool
14.5%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in North Carolina
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte city | 886,283 | $78,438 | $351,500 |
| 2 | Raleigh city | 470,763 | $82,424 | $377,800 |
| 3 | Greensboro city | 298,564 | $58,884 | $221,300 |
| 4 | Durham city | 288,465 | $79,234 | $355,300 |
| 5 | Winston-Salem city | 250,887 | $57,673 | $208,200 |
| 6 | Fayetteville city | 209,692 | $56,395 | $171,900 |
| 7 | Cary town | 176,686 | $129,399 | $525,200 |
| 8 | Wilmington city | 118,578 | $63,900 | $350,300 |
| 9 | High Point city | 115,263 | $61,228 | $212,400 |
| 10 | Concord city | 106,518 | $84,752 | $327,600 |
| 11 | Asheville city | 94,369 | $67,221 | $411,000 |
| 12 | Greenville city | 88,540 | $50,564 | $213,100 |
| 13 | Gastonia city | 81,632 | $60,554 | $250,000 |
| 14 | Jacksonville city | 73,507 | $54,069 | $191,700 |
| 15 | Apex town | 67,765 | $138,442 | $514,800 |
| 16 | Huntersville town | 62,458 | $119,951 | $439,300 |
| 17 | Chapel Hill town | 59,889 | $85,825 | $576,500 |
| 18 | Burlington city | 58,599 | $54,941 | $188,700 |
| 19 | Kannapolis city | 56,470 | $70,691 | $245,500 |
| 20 | Rocky Mount city | 54,175 | $52,927 | $148,300 |
Counties in North Carolina
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County | 1,151,009 | $101,763 |
| 2 | Mecklenburg County | 1,130,906 | $83,765 |
| 3 | Guilford County | 542,987 | $66,027 |
| 4 | Forsyth County | 386,740 | $65,541 |
| 5 | Cumberland County | 336,749 | $58,780 |
| 6 | Durham County | 329,405 | $79,501 |
| 7 | Buncombe County | 271,790 | $70,578 |
| 8 | Union County | 244,975 | $99,243 |
| 9 | Gaston County | 231,485 | $65,472 |
| 10 | Cabarrus County | 231,262 | $86,084 |
| 11 | New Hanover County | 231,214 | $72,892 |
| 12 | Johnston County | 226,623 | $79,838 |
| 13 | Onslow County | 208,537 | $64,568 |
| 14 | Iredell County | 191,800 | $78,678 |
| 15 | Alamance County | 174,286 | $64,445 |
| 16 | Pitt County | 172,279 | $58,851 |
| 17 | Davidson County | 171,063 | $62,426 |
| 18 | Catawba County | 162,051 | $64,544 |
| 19 | Rowan County | 148,487 | $63,196 |
| 20 | Orange County | 147,292 | $88,553 |
Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina has a population of 10,584,340 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #9 most populated state.
The median household income in North Carolina is $69,904, with a per capita income of $39,616. 9.4% of the population lives below the poverty level.
North Carolina is 63.3% White, 20.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.3% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.