North Carolina / NC-12
North Carolina District 12
Score
Irregularity score 31 CompactLess compact than 25% of other congressional districts.
321st least compact of 429 nationally, 12th of 14 in North Carolina.
A score describes shape, not intent. Coastlines, rivers and the Voting Rights Act can all make a district irregular. How scores work
The three measures
- Polsby-Popper
- 0.29at least as compact as 64% of districts on this measure
Area compared with perimeter. Low for jagged or snaking edges.
- Reock
- 0.60at least as compact as 79% of districts on this measure
Area compared with the smallest circle around the district, counting only land. Low for stretched shapes.
- Convex hull
- 0.82at least as compact as 65% of districts on this measure
Area compared with a rubber band stretched around the district, counting only land. Low for bites and tentacles.
Each measure runs from 0 to 1, where 1 is a perfect circle or a shape with no dents.
Who lives here
Most of this district's voting-age residents (60.5%) belong to minority groups. The largest are Black (37.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). The Voting Rights Act can require districts that keep a minority community together so it can elect candidates it prefers, and those districts can be irregular on purpose. A district like this isn't necessarily drawn for that reason, and the site doesn't know whether this one was. Figures are from the 2020 Census. How these are counted
New lines for 2026
North Carolina used a different map in the 2026 election than in 2024: the 2025 enacted plan (SB 249 / S.L. 2025-95). Source: North Carolina General Assembly
Cities and towns
The largest places with people in this district, from the 2020 Census. A place split between districts shows how many of its residents live in this one.
- Charlotte city709,319 of its 874,579 residents
- Mint Hill town3,903 of its 26,450 residents
- Matthews town3,632 of its 29,435 residents
- Pineville town2,700 of its 10,602 residents
4% of this district's people live outside any city, town or named community. How places are counted
ZIP codes
29 ZIP codes have residents in this district. 15 of them are split with other districts. A percentage is the share of that ZIP code's 2020 residents who live here.
- 28078 (1%)
- 28105 (25%)
- 28134 (6%)
- 28202
- 28203
- 28204
- 28205
- 28206
- 28207
- 28208
- 28209
- 28210
- 28211
- 28212
- 28213 (99%)
- 28214 (58%)
- 28215 (96%)
- 28216 (95%)
- 28217 (97%)
- 28223
- 28226 (47%)
- 28227 (55%)
- 28262 (99%)
- 28269 (95%)
- 28270 (45%)
- 28273 (42%)
- 28274
- 28277 (7%)
- 28280
These are the Census Bureau's ZIP code areas, which match residential ZIP codes closely. ZIP codes used only for PO boxes or a single organization aren't included. How ZIP codes are matched
2024 presidential vote
Shares of the votes for the two of them; other candidates are left out. North Carolina published 2024 results on its 2026 lines, and these are its figures. Where the votes come from
U.S. House
Alma S. Adams, Democrat
Elected November 3, 2026, takes office January 3, 2027.
Unofficial results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections, checked November 6, 2026. A race shows a winner once news decision desks have called it. Results become official when the state certifies them. Where this comes from
North Carolina's senators
- Ted Budd, Republican
- Thom Tillis, RepublicanSeat on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Roy Cooper, Democrat, won and takes office January 3, 2027.
Senators are elected by the whole state, so district lines don't change who they are. Senators serving as of November 6, 2026. Senators elected in November 2026 take office January 3, 2027. Where this comes from
Where it sits in North Carolina
- Very compact (0 to 19)
- Compact (20 to 39)
- Middle (40 to 59)
- Irregular (60 to 79)
- Very irregular (80 to 100)
The area outlined with dashes on the map, enlarged so its smaller districts can be seen.
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