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The 2018 population estimate for North Carolina
is 10,155,624,
a change of
4.16%
when compared to 2014. With an area of 48,619.64 square miles, this works out to a population
density of 208.88 persons/mi2.
The number of households in 2018 were estimated to
be 3,918,597, with an average
household size of 2.52.
North Carolina's 2018 unemployment rate was
6.16%.
The average household income in North Carolina for 2018 was
$73,753,
while the median was $52,413.
Most Populated Metros in North Carolina
| Metro Area Name | Population | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area | 2,473,125 | More Details» |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area | 1,722,001 | More Details» |
| Raleigh, NC Metro Area | 1,302,632 | More Details» |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro Area | 757,810 | More Details» |
| Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area | 661,798 | More Details» |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro Area | 558,491 | More Details» |
| Asheville, NC Metro Area | 449,937 | More Details» |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC Metro Area | 447,775 | More Details» |
| Fayetteville, NC Metro Area | 385,345 | More Details» |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Metro Area | 365,339 | More Details» |
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Largest Counties in North Carolina
| County Name | Population | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County, North Carolina | 1,054,314 | More Details» |
| Wake County, North Carolina | 1,046,558 | More Details» |
| Guilford County, North Carolina | 523,582 | More Details» |
| Forsyth County, North Carolina | 371,573 | More Details» |
| Cumberland County, North Carolina | 332,106 | More Details» |
| Durham County, North Carolina | 306,457 | More Details» |
| Buncombe County, North Carolina | 254,474 | More Details» |
| Union County, North Carolina | 226,694 | More Details» |
| New Hanover County, North Carolina | 224,231 | More Details» |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | 216,585 | More Details» |
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Largest Cities in North Carolina
| City Name | Population | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte city, North Carolina | 841,611 | More Details» |
| Raleigh city, North Carolina | 457,159 | More Details» |
| Greensboro city, North Carolina | 288,719 | More Details» |
| Durham city, North Carolina | 264,310 | More Details» |
| Winston-Salem city, North Carolina | 242,125 | More Details» |
| Fayetteville city, North Carolina | 209,867 | More Details» |
| Wilmington city, North Carolina | 118,094 | More Details» |
| High Point city, North Carolina | 111,035 | More Details» |
| Greenville city, North Carolina | 91,207 | More Details» |
| Asheville city, North Carolina | 90,531 | More Details» |
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North Carolina Population Trends
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North Carolina Employment Type
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North Carolina Age Grouping
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North Carolina Ethnicity Mix
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North Carolina Fertility Rate
122,146 estimated births
(% of females 15-50 having a child in the past 12 months), ACS
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North Carolina Household Characteristics
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North Carolina Median Age over Time
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North Carolina Households with Children by Age
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North Carolina Median Household Income
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North Carolina Educational Attainment
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North Carolina Unemployment Rate
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Type of Housing
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North Carolina Housing Values
Median mortgage payment for 2018: $1,290
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North Carolina Average Rent as Percentage of Gross Income
Median rent for 2018: $877
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North Carolina Average Commute
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North Carolina Primary Transportation
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North Carolina Gender Mix
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North Carolina Field of Employment
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