Saluting North Carolina Veterans
North Carolina is proud to be home to large military installations and a robust community of veterans. Our state has a legacy of supporting service members and veterans. This Veterans Day we honor those who have served and sacrificed to preserve our freedoms and continue to make a positive impact in their communities. The data below highlights the impact of veterans across North Carolina.
Visit the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs website for services and support resources.
This data visualization is based on county level data. Veterans data for North Carolina cities and towns are available in the LINC "Veteran Population Characteristics" dataset.
Veterans with Service-Connected Disability Rating
Total Veteran Population
Veteran Median Income
Total Veteran Population
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Veterans with Service-Connected Disability Rating
Service-connected disabilities are disabilies that were incurred or aggravated during active military service. The US Department of Veterans Affairs established a rating system of service-connected disabilities to assess demand and prioritize care. Service-connected disability ratings are reported in increments of 10%.