North Carolina is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Outer Banks, Great Smoky Mountains, and research triangle. It has a population of 11,210,900, making it the 9th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Raleigh. North Carolina has a banking center with strong tech and research sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of North Carolina includes 63.26% White, 20.58% Black or African American, 4.78% other race, 3.15% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,695,582 | 63.26% |
| Black or African American | 2,178,331 | 20.58% |
| Two or more races | 753,265 | 7.12% |
| Other race | 506,289 | 4.78% |
| Asian | 333,844 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 110,873 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6,153 | 0.06% |
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North Carolina's average per capita income is $47,176. Household income levels show a median of $69,904. The poverty rate stands at 13.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,930 | $135,716 |
| Families | $86,947 | $116,074 |
| Households | $69,904 | $97,403 |
| Non Families | $42,352 | $59,804 |
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North Carolina’s population growth is concentrated in its major metropolitan areas, with Wake County and Mecklenburg County each exceeding 1.2 million residents and growing over 7% since 2020. Suburban counties show dramatic growth, with Johnston County and Franklin County both increasing more than 17%. The coastal Brunswick County leads growth at 26%. However, several rural counties face significant population losses, particularly in the northeast, where Hertford County has declined by 10.7% and Bertie County by 6.9%.