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North Carolina

State government overview

The governor of North Carolina is Josh Stein (Democratic), in office since January 2025. In Congress, North Carolina is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 14 representatives. The North Carolina General Assembly has a 50-seat Senate and a 120-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of North Carolina

Josh Stein

Democratic · In office since January 2025

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Source: National Governors Association

North Carolina in Congress

12 Republicans, 4 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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North Carolina General Assembly

Senate · 50 seats
30 Republican, 20 Democratic
House of Representatives · 120 seats
71 Republican, 47 Democratic, 2 Independent
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10,730,404
Population
$72,388
Median income
4.7%
Unemployment
39.1
Median age

Education

High school or higher90.1%
Bachelor's or higher35.7%
Graduate or professional13.5%

Housing

Median home value$288,900
Median rent$1,228
Homeownership rate66.6%
13.0%
Poverty rate
$41,385
Per capita income
62.8%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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