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North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District

North Carolina · NC-03

North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District is one of 14 U.S. House districts in North Carolina, represented in Congress by Gregory Murphy (Republican). It is home to roughly 749,395 people, with a median age of 34.1. The population is about 53% White. The median household income is $57,246, and 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+22).

Representative

Gregory Murphy Republican

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

Geography

Map of North Carolina

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5,114 mi²
Land area
147/mi²
Pop. density
0.31
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NC-03 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+22
2024 margin
39% / 60%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+17
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

53% White27% Black13% Hispanic1% Asian6% Other
749,395
Population
34.1
Median age
23.1%
Under 18
15.1%
Age 65+
6%
Foreign-born
11.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$57,246
Median household income
$176,364
Median home value
$966
Median rent
24%
Bachelor's or higher
59.5%
Homeownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
24.8 min
Mean commute
11.6%
Uninsured

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

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