There are over 700,000 veterans living in every county across North Carolina. Here are some fast statistics about NC veterans:
- U.S. military veterans make up 8% of North Carolina’s adult population
- Roughly 34% of NC veterans served during the Vietnam era
- The majority of NC veterans (72%) were employed in 2019
The North Carolina Military Affairs Commission aims to make NC the most military and veteran-friendly state.
*Statistics from VeteransData.info and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
**Photo by Tony Wooten