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North Carolina's 12th Congressional District

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North Carolina's 12th Congressional District is one of 14 U.S. House districts in North Carolina, represented in Congress by Alma Adams (Democrat). It is home to roughly 745,986 people, with a median age of 33.7. The population is about 37% Black. The median household income is $72,622, and 44% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted safely Democratic (D+46).

Representative

Alma Adams Democrat

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

Geography

Map of North Carolina

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275 mi²
Land area
2,713/mi²
Pop. density
0.33
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NC-12 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+46
2024 margin
72% / 26%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+50
2020 margin

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

Who lives here

35% White37% Black18% Hispanic5% Asian5% Other
745,986
Population
33.7
Median age
22.3%
Under 18
10.2%
Age 65+
17.8%
Foreign-born
5%
Veterans

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

Economy & education

$72,622
Median household income
$317,509
Median home value
$1,473
Median rent
44%
Bachelor's or higher
47.8%
Homeownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
26.2 min
Mean commute
14.2%
Uninsured

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

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