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North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District

North Carolina · NC-02

North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District is one of 14 U.S. House districts in North Carolina, represented in Congress by Deborah Ross (Democrat). It is home to roughly 757,882 people, with a median age of 36.6. The population is about 54% White. The median household income is $90,127, and 53% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+34).

Representative

Deborah Ross Democrat

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of North Carolina

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413 mi²
Land area
1,835/mi²
Pop. density
0.32
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NC-02 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+34
2024 margin
66% / 32%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+35
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

54% White23% Black13% Hispanic5% Asian5% Other
757,882
Population
36.6
Median age
21.1%
Under 18
12.9%
Age 65+
14.1%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$90,127
Median household income
$387,886
Median home value
$1,472
Median rent
53%
Bachelor's or higher
57.8%
Homeownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
26.1 min
Mean commute
9.7%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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