NC

North Carolina

FIPS 37 · Pop. 10,730,404
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
10,730,404
Population
$72,388
Median Income
$844.2B
GDP
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Data / United States / North Carolina
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$72,388
Per Capita
$41,385
Mean Household
$101,208
Poverty Rate
13.0%

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 39
39 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
90 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 89.6%
36 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 35.7%
14 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.3%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
10,730,404
Population
5,443,607
Labor Force
Employed
5,084,958
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Mean Commute
25.1 min
Work From Home
16.3%
North Carolina is home to 10,730,404 residents with a median household income of $72,388, below the national median. The workforce of 5,443,607 shows 35.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher - exceeding the national average of 35.7%.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release - older news reports may cite prior vintages.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

$844.2B
Gross Domestic Product · 2024
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis · SAGDP1 Regional GDP
$65,634
Per Capita Income

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Health Care & Social Assistance		 579,529 $63,219
2Retail Trade		 524,832 $39,105
3Manufacturing		 465,130 $74,559
4Accommodation & Food Services		 458,788 $25,303
5Professional, Scientific & Technical Services		 334,395 $110,883
6Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 324,284 $55,867
7Construction		 272,147 $74,318
8Finance & Insurance		 232,000 $130,187
9Wholesale Trade		 207,667 $100,235
10Transportation & Warehousing		 183,251 $60,055
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Industry Ecosystem
North Carolina's Economic Network
Top industries by employment - node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$288,900
Median Home Value
$1,228
Rent/Mo
66.6%
Owner-Occ
12.5%
Vacancy
4.0x
Home Value to Income Ratio

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
6,549,921
Working Age (18-64)
83% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
25.1 min
Work From Home
16.3%
Bachelor's+
35.7%
HS Diploma+
90.1%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
20.9%
Elevated retirement risk - above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

County Profiles

100 counties in North Carolina

Alamance County FIPS 37001 Alexander County FIPS 37003 Alleghany County FIPS 37005 Anson County FIPS 37007 Ashe County FIPS 37009 Avery County FIPS 37011 Beaufort County FIPS 37013 Bertie County FIPS 37015 Bladen County FIPS 37017 Brunswick County FIPS 37019 Buncombe County FIPS 37021 Burke County FIPS 37023 Cabarrus County FIPS 37025 Caldwell County FIPS 37027 Camden County FIPS 37029 Carteret County FIPS 37031 Caswell County FIPS 37033 Catawba County FIPS 37035 Chatham County FIPS 37037 Cherokee County FIPS 37039 Chowan County FIPS 37041 Clay County FIPS 37043 Cleveland County FIPS 37045 Columbus County FIPS 37047 Craven County FIPS 37049 Cumberland County FIPS 37051 Currituck County FIPS 37053 Dare County FIPS 37055 Davidson County FIPS 37057 Davie County FIPS 37059 Duplin County FIPS 37061 Durham County FIPS 37063 Edgecombe County FIPS 37065 Forsyth County FIPS 37067 Franklin County FIPS 37069 Gaston County FIPS 37071 Gates County FIPS 37073 Graham County FIPS 37075 Granville County FIPS 37077 Greene County FIPS 37079 Guilford County FIPS 37081 Halifax County FIPS 37083 Harnett County FIPS 37085 Haywood County FIPS 37087 Henderson County FIPS 37089 Hertford County FIPS 37091 Hoke County FIPS 37093 Hyde County FIPS 37095 Iredell County FIPS 37097 Jackson County FIPS 37099 Johnston County FIPS 37101 Jones County FIPS 37103 Lee County FIPS 37105 Lenoir County FIPS 37107 Lincoln County FIPS 37109 Macon County FIPS 37113 Madison County FIPS 37115 Martin County FIPS 37117 McDowell County FIPS 37111 Mecklenburg County FIPS 37119 Mitchell County FIPS 37121 Montgomery County FIPS 37123 Moore County FIPS 37125 Nash County FIPS 37127 New Hanover County FIPS 37129 Northampton County FIPS 37131 Onslow County FIPS 37133 Orange County FIPS 37135 Pamlico County FIPS 37137 Pasquotank County FIPS 37139 Pender County FIPS 37141 Perquimans County FIPS 37143 Person County FIPS 37145 Pitt County FIPS 37147 Polk County FIPS 37149 Randolph County FIPS 37151 Richmond County FIPS 37153 Robeson County FIPS 37155 Rockingham County FIPS 37157 Rowan County FIPS 37159 Rutherford County FIPS 37161 Sampson County FIPS 37163 Scotland County FIPS 37165 Stanly County FIPS 37167 Stokes County FIPS 37169 Surry County FIPS 37171 Swain County FIPS 37173 Transylvania County FIPS 37175 Tyrrell County FIPS 37177 Union County FIPS 37179 Vance County FIPS 37181 Wake County FIPS 37183 Warren County FIPS 37185 Washington County FIPS 37187 Watauga County FIPS 37189 Wayne County FIPS 37191 Wilkes County FIPS 37193 Wilson County FIPS 37195 Yadkin County FIPS 37197 Yancey County FIPS 37199

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Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Demographic
Housing
Workforce
Median Income
$72,388
vs $75K national
Population
10,730,404
Unemployment
4.6%
vs 3.9% national
GDP
$844.2B
Top Employers
Health Care & Social Assistance
579,529
Retail Trade
524,832
Manufacturing
465,130
Accommodation & Food Services
458,788
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
334,395
Housing
$288,900
Home Value
$1,228
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HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
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