North Carolina State Data

Connect with Your State Leaders in North Carolina

Meet the key players in North Carolina's state government, including the most prominent elected officials from the executive and legislative branches. These leaders oversee elections, enforce laws, manage state finances, and set the policy agenda for North Carolina.
Josh Stein
Josh SteinGovernorDemocraticThe state's chief executive who implements laws and manages the executive branch.
Elaine Marshall
Elaine MarshallSecretary of StateDemocraticOversees statewide elections, business registrations, and key public records.
Destin Hall
Destin HallSpeaker of the HouseRepublicanLeads the lower chamber and controls the flow of legislation and committee assignments.

North Carolina Congressional Delegation — 119th Congress

North Carolina sends 2 Senators and 14 Representatives to the 119th Congress (2025-2027). 14 seats are up for election in 2026.
Ted Budd
Ted BuddU.S. SenateRepublican
Thom Tillis
Thom TillisU.S. SenateRepublicanWon 2020 with 48.7%Up in 2026
Donald Davis
Donald DavisU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 1DemocraticWon 2024 with 49.5%Up in 2026
Deborah Ross
Deborah RossU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 2DemocraticWon 2024 with 66.3%Up in 2026
Gregory Murphy
Gregory MurphyU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 3RepublicanWon 2024 with 77.4%Up in 2026
Valerie Foushee
Valerie FousheeU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 4DemocraticWon 2024 with 71.8%Up in 2026
Virginia Foxx
Virginia FoxxU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 5RepublicanWon 2024 with 59.5%Up in 2026
Addison McDowell
Addison McDowellU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 6RepublicanWon 2024 with 69.2%Up in 2026
David Rouzer
David RouzerU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 7RepublicanWon 2024 with 58.6%Up in 2026
Mark Harris
Mark HarrisU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 8RepublicanWon 2024 with 59.6%Up in 2026
Richard Hudson
Richard HudsonU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 9RepublicanWon 2024 with 56.3%Up in 2026
Pat Harrigan
Pat HarriganU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 10RepublicanWon 2024 with 57.5%Up in 2026
Chuck Edwards
Chuck EdwardsU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 11RepublicanWon 2024 with 56.8%Up in 2026
Alma Adams
Alma AdamsU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 12DemocraticWon 2024 with 74.0%Up in 2026
Brad Knott
Brad KnottU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 13RepublicanWon 2024 with 58.6%Up in 2026
Timothy K. Moore
Timothy K. MooreU.S. House • North Carolina U.S. House North Carolina District 14Republican
Full delegation: election history, office spending & voting records →

2020 Census & ACS Snapshot

Key statewide indicators for North Carolina. Gauge bars show how this state compares to the national average.

Updated: 2026-04-06 · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Population (2020) 10.6 million
Estimated total residents based on the 2020 Census.
Median Age 39.1 years
0.4 yr above national avg
Median Household Income $69,904
$8,634 below national avg
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%
0.3% below national avg
HS diploma or higher: 89.7%
Poverty Rate 13.2%
0.8% above national avg
Uninsured: 10.4%
Broadband Access 88.6% of households
1.1% below national avg
What is the total population of North Carolina?
North Carolina has 10.6 million residents as of the 2020 Census. Explore district-level demographics or find your representatives.
What is the median age in North Carolina?
The median age in North Carolina is 39.1 years. Compare districts on the demographics page.
What is the median household income in North Carolina?
The median household income in North Carolina is $69,904. See how income varies by district on district demographics.
What share of adults in North Carolina have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In North Carolina, 89.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the poverty rate is 13.2% and the uninsured rate is 10.4%.
How many households in North Carolina have broadband?
In North Carolina, broadband access is 88.6% of households. Share of households with a broadband subscription.

North Carolina Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of North Carolina (2020)?
North Carolina has 10.6 million residents as of the 2020 Census.
What is the median age in North Carolina?
The median age in North Carolina is 39.1 years.
What is the median household income in North Carolina?
The median household income in North Carolina is $69,904.
What share of adults in North Carolina have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In North Carolina, 89.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the poverty rate is 13.2% and the uninsured rate is 10.4%.
How many households in North Carolina have broadband?
In North Carolina, broadband access is 88.6% of households.

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