North Carolina

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2021 Population
10.4M
0.185% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39
0.257% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.7%
2.23% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$60,516
6.84% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$197,500
8.46% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
4.69M
0.29% 1-year growth

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In 2021, North Carolina had a population of 10.4M people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $60,516. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Carolina declined from 10.4M to 10.4M, a −0.185% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,642 to $60,516, a 6.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Carolina are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.16%), Other (Hispanic) (3.27%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%).

12.1% of the households in North Carolina reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in North Carolina are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Carolina are North Carolina State University at Raleigh (10,643 degrees awarded in 2021), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (9,948 degrees), and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,764 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Carolina was $197,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in North Carolina drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in North Carolina was 2 cars per household.

North Carolina borders Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

North Carolina is home to a population of 10.4M people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.16% of North Carolina residents were born outside of the country (846k people).

In 2021, there were 2.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.43M people) in North Carolina than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.16M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 432k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Carolina are Spanish (753,142 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (38,388 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (30,994 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY
The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
  1. 211,286
  2. 175,875
  3. 170,621

In 2021 there were 10,367,011 residents in North Carolina.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
5,299,301
Women
51.1%
5,067,710
Men
48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 10,367,011 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%
2021 Citizenship
95.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of North Carolina residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Carolina was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Carolina
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.43M ± 3.47k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.16M ± 5.53k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    432k ± 8.04k
9.81%
Hispanic Population
1.02M people

In 2021, there were 2.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.43M people) in North Carolina than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.16M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 432k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.81% of the people in North Carolina are hispanic (1.02M people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. Honduras
    37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.16%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
846k people
8.02%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
833k people

As of 2021, 8.16% of North Carolina residents (846k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Carolina was 8.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    753,142 households (7.71%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    38,388 households (0.393%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    30,994 households (0.317%)

12.1% of the households in North Carolina reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Carolina was Spanish. 7.71% of the households in North Carolina reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    198,704 ± 2,886
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    155,595 ± 3,710
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    106,602 ± 2,777

North Carolina has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of North Carolina employs 4.69M people. The largest industries in North Carolina are Restaurants & Food Services (312,762 people), Construction (301,935 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (256,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products ($138,576), Software publishing ($124,827), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($123,337).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
2,253,688
Women
48.2%
2,421,871
Men
51.8%

The workforce of North Carolina in 2020 was 4,675,559 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 4,689,124 people working in North Carolina. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

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Occupations

4.69M
2021 Value
0.29%
1 Year growth
± 0.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Carolina grew at a rate of 0.29%, from 4.68M employees to 4.69M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Carolina, are Other managers (124,436 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (114,182 people), and Cashiers (109,238 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Carolina.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.69M
2021 Value
0.29%
1 Year growth
± 0.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Carolina grew at a rate of 0.29%, from 4.68M employees to 4.69M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Carolina, are Restaurants & Food Services (312,762 people), Construction (301,935 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (256,175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Carolina, though some of these residents may live in North Carolina and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,754
Median earning men ± $214
$33,412
Median earning women ± $194

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,777), Information ($63,630), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,586).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,979), Public Administration ($46,520), and Information ($41,879).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 170,844
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 108,940
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 106,794
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $179M
    Manufacturing
  2. $165M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $113M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for North Carolina
49.9% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina
  1. 80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
  2. 80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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US Senators from North Carolina

Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in North Carolina awarded 167,493 degrees. The student population of North Carolina in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 225,298 male students and 336,889 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Carolina are White (97,854 and 61%), followed by Black or African American (29,705 and 18.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14,581 and 9.09%), and Asian (6,308 and 3.93%).

The largest universities in North Carolina by number of degrees awarded are North Carolina State University at Raleigh (10,643 and 6.35%), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (9,948 and 5.94%), and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,764 and 5.23%).

The most popular majors in North Carolina are Liberal Arts & Sciences (16,104 and 9.61%), General Business Administration & Management (13,080 and 7.81%), and Registered Nursing (6,685 and 3.99%).

The median tuition costs in North Carolina are $28,806 for private four year colleges, and $4,122 and $17,246 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in North Carolina, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 562,187 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 562,187 students enrolled in North Carolina, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 304,697 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 5,045 degree-majors awarded
  2. 3,474 degree-majors awarded
  3. 3,415 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Carolina was General Business Administration & Management with 5,045 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 10,643 degrees awarded
  2. 9,948 degrees awarded
  3. 8,764 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Carolina State University at Raleigh with 10,643 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 69,361 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Carolina, which is 0.707 times less than the 98,132 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 97,854 degrees mean that there were 3.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 29,705 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,806) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,902) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,561) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Carolina in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in North Carolina was $197,500 in 2021, which is 0.806 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $182,100 to $197,500, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in North Carolina is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Carolina have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Carolina is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Carolina is $60,516. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in North Carolina was Wake County, NC with a value of $88,471, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $88,465 and $79,416.

In 2022, 14.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.941%.

Property

$197,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$750
$2.66M
Median Property Taxes
±$12,852

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Rent vs Own

65.9%
Homeownership
2021
68.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65.9% of the housing units in North Carolina were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Carolina was Wake County, NC with a value of $88,471, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $88,465 and $79,416.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,516
Median Household Income
± $353
4.03M
Number of Households
± 17,164

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.03M households in North Carolina grew to $60,516 from the previous year's value of $56,642.

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Wage Distribution

0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  3. Carpooled (8.66%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in North Carolina drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.66%).

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Commute Time

25 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Carolina have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in North Carolina have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Carolina distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Carolina have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.941%.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Carolina (1.38M out of 10.1M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Carolina is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.9% of the children was living in poverty in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.9%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 351 in North Carolina. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 20.9 per 100,000 population.

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89.3% of the population of North Carolina has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 2.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,399 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.7%
Uninsured
45.1%
Employer Coverage
15.2%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
13.9%
Non-Group
2.74%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Carolina grew by 0.84% from 10.7% to 10.7%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.3 in North Carolina.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in North Carolina.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.4% in North Carolina.

The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of North Carolina and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in North Carolina.

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