
North Carolina
State in United States
North Carolina has a land area of 48,607.4 square miles and a water area of 5,196.9 square miles. It is the 29th largest state by area. North Carolina is bordered by Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Population and People
Total Population
10,551,162Data from Census Bureau
Average Age
39.4 YearData from Census Bureau
Senior Population (65 years and older)
1,796,369Data from Census Bureau
Veterans
7.6%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$88,859Data from Census Bureau
Poverty
22.1%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
8,412,805Data from Census Bureau
Unemployed
3.6%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
4,179,632Data from Census Bureau
Median Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,026Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
55.5%Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
44.5%Data from Census Bureau
Median Home Price (in dollars)
$236,900Data from Census Bureau
Renter Rate
1,385,421Data from Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
2,794,211Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.5%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of North Carolina is located in Atlanta Regional Office. Within North Carolina there are . Throughout North Carolina there are 123 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: NORTH CAROLINA
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our office in Greensboro.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: (800) 877-8339
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our local Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:
FIELD OFFICES HUD: NORTH CAROLINA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: NORTH CAROLINA
TANF OFFICE HUD: NORTH CAROLINA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: NORTH CAROLINA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: NORTH CAROLINA
RENTAL HELP: NORTH CAROLINA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
HOMEOWNERSHIP: NORTH CAROLINA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware – whether you’re buying or refinancing your home, don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
Population by Age Range in North Carolina
Age and Sex
39.4 +/- 0.2
Median Age in North Carolina

Age and Sex
39.4 +/- 0.2
Median Age in North Carolina
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in North Carolina
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in North Carolina
Older Population
17.00 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in North Carolina

Older Population
17.00 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in North Carolina
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in North Carolina
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in North Carolina
Veterans
7.60 +/- 0.2
Veterans in North Carolina

Veterans
7.60 +/- 0.2
Veterans in North Carolina
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in North Carolina
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in North Carolina
Median Household Income
$61,972 +/- $541
Median Household Income in North Carolina

Median Household Income
$61,972 +/- $541
Median Household Income in North Carolina
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in North Carolina
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in North Carolina
Poverty
13.40 +/- 0.4
Poverty in North Carolina

Poverty
13.40 +/- 0.4
Poverty in North Carolina
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in North Carolina
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in North Carolina
Educational Attainment
34.90 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in North Carolina

Educational Attainment
34.90 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in North Carolina
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in North Carolina
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in North Carolina
Employment rate
57.40% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in North Carolina

Employment rate
57.40% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in North Carolina
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: NORTH CAROLINA

HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southeast Region To self-register to receive updates and announcements for the Multifamily Housing Southeast region, enter your e-mail address, select the Southeast Region subscription topic, then select the specific state(s) you would like to subscribe to.
The purpose of the distribution list is to provide an efficient way for property owners, management companies, sponsors, developers, and other interested parties to stay informed.
North Carolina Environmental Issues Network with other subscribers and receive announcements, regulatory updates, form revisions and updated environmental agency contacts. Send an email to Lenwood E. Smith about joining this closed list.
North Carolina Field Office (Office of Field and Policy Management) The purpose of the list is to allow the North Carolina Field Office Director and his staff to post information to external stakeholders within the state with ease and to allow external stakeholders to share information with ease.
Region IV Environmental Team Mailing List This list is intended to inform persons with environmental review responsibilities of training announcements, regulatory updates and policy announcements regarding completion of environmental reviews pursuant to NEPA as implemented by HUD regulations. Mailings that do not address national matters, will focus primarily on items specific to HUD Region IV.
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Last Updated: September 1, 2023