North Carolina
NC · 100 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
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Highest Income Counties in North Carolina
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County | $105,768 |
| 2 | Union County | $102,900 |
| 3 | Chatham County | $94,317 |
| 4 | Currituck County | $93,511 |
| 5 | Camden County | $91,078 |
| 6 | Orange County | $90,089 |
| 7 | Cabarrus County | $89,005 |
| 8 | Dare County | $88,994 |
| 9 | Mecklenburg County | $87,005 |
| 10 | Moore County | $86,080 |
Lowest Income Counties in North Carolina
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Tyrrell County | $41,685 |
| 99 | Washington County | $41,813 |
| 98 | Robeson County | $41,978 |
| 97 | Bladen County | $42,422 |
| 96 | Richmond County | $44,883 |
| 95 | Lenoir County | $45,143 |
| 94 | Hertford County | $45,537 |
| 93 | Halifax County | $45,590 |
| 92 | Scotland County | $45,730 |
| 91 | Alleghany County | $47,172 |
About North Carolina
North Carolina has a total population of 11M, making it the 9th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 100 counties.
The median household income in North Carolina is $72,388, ranking 38th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 13.0% and the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
Housing in North Carolina has a median home value of $288,900 with a homeownership rate of 66.6%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,228 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in North Carolina
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.