North Carolina Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of North Carolina?
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There are 10,386,119 residents in North Carolina, with a median age of 42. Of this, 48.65% are males and 51.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.74% of the resident pool in North Carolina, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.5%. Additionally, 4.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,777,221 people in North Carolina currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 8,777,221 people in North Carolina currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,386,119 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 5,052,601 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 5,333,518 | 1.2% |
Male population 48.65%
Female population 51.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 9,424,076 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 467,340 | 3.8% |
| Not Citizen | 494,703 | -0.7% |
Citizen US Born 90.74%
Citizen not US Born 4.5%
Not Citizen 4.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 52,122 | -1.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 744,112 | -5.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 380,529 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 319,811 | -0.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,777,221 | 2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 7.24%
Moved from Same State 3.7%
Moved from Different State 3.11%
Same House as Last Year 85.43%
What are the employment statistics in North Carolina?
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White-collar workers make up 76.61% of the working population in North Carolina, while blue-collar employees account for 23.39%. There are also 464,540 entrepreneurs in North Carolina (9.61% of the workforce); 3,348,122 workers employed in private companies (69.26%); and 672,977 people working in governmental institutions (13.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,703,299 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,130,556 | -0.6% |
White Collar 76.61%
Blue Collar 23.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 464,540 | 2.1% |
| Private Companies | 3,348,122 | 1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 672,977 | 0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 348,216 | 4.7% |
Self Employees 9.61%
Private Companies 69.26%
Governmental Workers 13.92%
Not for Profit Companies 7.2%
How many households are there in North Carolina?
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There are a total of 4,031,578 households in North Carolina, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.11% of these North Carolina households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.89%. Additionally, 30.34% of households have children and 69.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 4,031,578 | 1.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 2,625,041 | 1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 1,406,537 | 2.7% |
Family Households 65.11%
Non-family Households 34.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,223,235 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 2,808,343 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 30.34%
Households without Children 69.66%
What are the median and average incomes in North Carolina?
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The average annual household income in North Carolina is $70,721, while the median household income sits at $50,914 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,659, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,781. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,607 and $40,030, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,721 | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income | $50,914 | 3.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,385,397 | -3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,603,721 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in North Carolina?
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There are 4,687,108 housing units in North Carolina, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 4,031,578 occupied housing units in North Carolina, 65.73% are owner-occupied, while 34.27% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,750. In general, housing costs reach $765 per month in North Carolina.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,750. In general, housing costs reach $765 per month in North Carolina.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,687,108 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 241,028 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 160,520 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 321,554 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 403,894 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 629,540 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 713,784 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 922,749 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 879,788 | -2.1% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 414,251 | 23.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,031,578 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,649,835 | 2.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,381,743 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.73%
Renter Occupied 34.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,656,220 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 993,615 | 4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $162,750 | 3.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $128,500 | 7.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $765 | 0.3% |
With Mortgage 62.5%
Without Mortgage 37.5%
What is the level of education in North Carolina?
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Approximately 32.69% of the population in North Carolina holds a high school degree (that's 2,744,819 residents), while 26.21% have attained a college certificate (2,201,244 locals) and 18.43% have a bachelor's degree (1,547,401 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 314,908 | -3.9% |
| Some High School | 2,744,819 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 2,201,244 | 2.1% |
| Associate Degree | 757,505 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,547,401 | 3.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 831,732 | 4.8% |
No High School 3.75%
Some High School 32.69%
Some College 26.21%
Associate Degree 9.02%
Bachelor's Degree 18.43%
Graduate Degree 9.9%
What is the marital status of North Carolina residents?
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A total of 2,718,471 people in North Carolina have never been married (which represents 31.26% of the total population), while 4,337,745 of them are wedded (49.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 212,624 (2.44%) and 911,852 (10.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,718,471 | 2.4% |
| Married | 4,337,745 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 212,624 | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 516,471 | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 911,852 | 0.7% |
Never Married 31.26%
Married 49.88%
Separated 2.44%
Widowed 5.94%
Divorced 10.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in North Carolina?
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The top three means of transportation people in North Carolina use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,263,839 residents commute by car, 84,369 prefer going to work by walking and 39,862 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,263,839 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39,862 | -5.3% |
| Railroad | 2,484 | 23.0% |
| Ferryboat | 718 | 76.9% |
| Bicycle | 8,019 | -13.7% |
| Motorcycle | 5,190 | -8.2% |
| TaxiCab | 6,401 | 19.9% |
| Walk | 84,369 | -1.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
