North Carolina by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
38th highest of 51 · 2024

$72,388

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
22nd highest of 51 · 2025

330.6

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
27th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,228

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
35th highest of 51 · September 2026

3.4%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
17th highest of 51 · 2024

13%

U.S.: 12.5%