North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for North Carolina
North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,730,404
Median Age
39.1
Male Median
37.8
Female Median
40.4
North Carolina Population Growth
North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +15.7%%.
+15.7%% Growth
North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.1 | 10,730,404 |
| 2023 | 39.1 | 10,584,340 |
| 2022 | 39.1 | 10,470,214 |
| 2021 | 39.0 | 10,367,022 |
| 2020 | 38.9 | 10,386,227 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 10,264,876 |
| 2018 | 38.6 | 10,155,624 |
| 2017 | 38.4 | 10,052,564 |
| 2016 | 38.3 | 9,940,828 |
| 2015 | 38.0 | 9,845,333 |
| 2014 | 37.8 | 9,750,405 |
| 2013 | 37.6 | 9,651,380 |
| 2012 | 37.4 | 9,544,249 |
| 2011 | 37.3 | 9,418,736 |
| 2010 | 37.1 | 9,271,178 |
North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 9.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 17.2% |
Dependency Ratios for North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 63.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for North Carolina
The median age in North Carolina is 39.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of North Carolina is 10,730,404.
In North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in North Carolina is aging.