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North Carolina's 6th Congressional District

North Carolina · NC-06

North Carolina's 6th Congressional District is one of 14 U.S. House districts in North Carolina, represented in Congress by Addison McDowell (Republican). It is home to roughly 760,033 people, with a median age of 39.3. The population is about 62% White. The median household income is $66,879, and 29% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+17).

Representative

Addison McDowell Republican

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

Geography

Map of North Carolina

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1,687 mi²
Land area
451/mi²
Pop. density
0.33
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NC-06 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+17
2024 margin
41% / 58%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+16
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

62% White19% Black12% Hispanic3% Asian4% Other
760,033
Population
39.3
Median age
22.6%
Under 18
16.7%
Age 65+
9.1%
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$66,879
Median household income
$225,258
Median home value
$1,041
Median rent
29%
Bachelor's or higher
66.9%
Homeownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
25.8 min
Mean commute
10.2%
Uninsured

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

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