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Dive into each indicator for North Carolina.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

10.98 M

Total population

9th in the U.S.

79 /km²

Density

15th in the U.S.

39.2 years

Median age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

4.3 M

Households

66.7%

Urban population

21.7%

Under 18

17.5%

65 and older

76.1 years

Life expectancy

Charlotte (2.80 M)

Largest metro

+1.0%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

60.5%

White (non-Hispanic)

20.5%

Black or African American

11.0%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 1.21 M

3.5%

Asian

2.9%

Two or more races

1.2%

Native American

Largest east of the Mississippi

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 6.2%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 1.1%

Indian origin

Largest Asian subgroup

≈ 18%

German & English ancestry

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

10.98 M▲ 1162%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

11%▲ 2100%

Census and ACS estimates.

Black or African American share

1860–2023

20.5%▼ 44%

Census and ACS estimates.

Life expectancy at birth

1960–2022

76.1 yrs▲ 11%

CDC / NCHS.

Data table

Total population	10.98 M	9th in the U.S.
Density	79 /km²	15th in the U.S.
Median age	39.2 years
Female	51.3%
Male	48.7%
Households	4.3 M
Urban population	66.7%
Under 18	21.7%
65 and older	17.5%
Life expectancy	76.1 years
Largest metro	Charlotte (2.80 M)
Growth	+1.0%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	60.5%
Black or African American	20.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	≈ 1.21 M
Asian	3.5%
Two or more races	2.9%
Native American	1.2%	Largest east of the Mississippi
Pacific Islander	0.1%
Mexican origin	≈ 6.2%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
Indian origin	≈ 1.1%	Largest Asian subgroup
German & English ancestry	≈ 18%

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