Charlotte, NC Map & Demographics

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Charlotte Map

Charlotte Overview

$47,476
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,023
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$74,070
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,992
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
875,045
TOTAL POPULATION
424,173
MALE POPULATION
450,872
FEMALE POPULATION
94.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
502,387
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charlotte Area Codes

Income in Charlotte

Income Overview in Charlotte

Per Capita Income in Charlotte is $47,476, while median incomes of families and households are $93,023 and $74,070 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income875,045$47,476
Median Family Income200,040$93,023
Mean Family Income200,040$140,424
Median Household Income354,442$74,070
Mean Household Income354,442$113,613
Income Deficit200,040$10,992
Wage / Income Gap (%)875,04522.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)875,04577.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index875,0450.50

Earnings by Sex in Charlotte

Average Earnings in Charlotte are $45,128, $50,955 for men and $39,663 for women, a difference of 22.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Charlotte
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male264,575 (51.1%)$50,955
Female252,794 (48.9%)$39,663
Total517,369 (100.0%)$45,128

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charlotte

The most common earnings brackets in Charlotte are $100,000+ for men (62,450 | 23.6%) and $100,000+ for women (30,127 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charlotte
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,799 (3.3%)11,539 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,785 (2.2%)8,665 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,425 (2.4%)9,125 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,330 (1.6%)6,409 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,893 (2.2%)7,543 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,511 (2.1%)7,727 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,673 (1.8%)7,310 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,473 (1.7%)6,147 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,666 (2.1%)6,796 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,853 (2.6%)9,557 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99914,137 (5.3%)15,277 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99916,013 (6.0%)16,315 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99913,395 (5.1%)14,940 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99914,037 (5.3%)14,457 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99913,726 (5.2%)14,475 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99911,604 (4.4%)12,029 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99918,858 (7.1%)18,617 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99917,121 (6.5%)14,009 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,826 (9.4%)21,730 (8.6%)
$100,000+62,450 (23.6%)30,127 (11.9%)
Total264,575 (100.0%)252,794 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charlotte

Average earnings in Charlotte are $58,305 for men and $44,573 for women, a difference of 23.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,048, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,033. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,413, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,957.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charlotte
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,033$22,957
High School Diploma$38,141$29,810
College or Associate's Degree$47,147$37,151
Bachelor's Degree$81,853$56,494
Graduate Degree$111,048$68,413
Total$58,305$44,573

Family Income in Charlotte

Family Income Brackets in Charlotte

According to the Charlotte family income data, there are 35,807 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,601 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Charlotte
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,6012.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6011.8%
$15,000 to $24,9998,2024.1%
$25,000 to $34,99912,6036.3%
$35,000 to $49,99920,00410.0%
$50,000 to $74,99931,60615.8%
$75,000 to $99,99925,20512.6%
$100,000 to $149,99935,80717.9%
$150,000 to $199,99922,00411.0%
$200,000+35,60717.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charlotte

4-person families (38,079 | 19.0%) account for the highest median family income in Charlotte with $115,680 per family, while 2-person families (92,479 | 46.2%) have the highest median income of $42,640 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charlotte
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families92,479 (46.2%)$85,281
3-Person Families47,563 (23.8%)$91,098
4-Person Families38,079 (19.0%)$115,680
5-Person Families14,088 (7.0%)$102,762
6-Person Families4,877 (2.4%)$106,776
7+ Person Families2,954 (1.5%)$97,747
Total200,040 (100.0%)$93,023

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charlotte

The median family income in Charlotte is $93,023, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,687) having the highest median family income of $129,761, while families with no earners (17,894) have the lowest median family income of $46,536, accounting for 10.3% and 8.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Charlotte
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17,894 (8.9%)$46,536
1 Earner71,688 (35.8%)$60,460
2 Earners89,771 (44.9%)$124,100
3+ Earners20,687 (10.3%)$129,761
Total200,040 (100.0%)$93,023

Household Income in Charlotte

Household Income Brackets in Charlotte

With 64,508 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Charlotte, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 10,633 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Charlotte
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00015,2414.3%
$10,000 to $14,99910,6333.0%
$15,000 to $24,99921,2676.0%
$25,000 to $34,99926,2297.4%
$35,000 to $49,99941,82411.8%
$50,000 to $74,99964,50818.2%
$75,000 to $99,99944,30512.5%
$100,000 to $149,99957,42016.2%
$150,000 to $199,99929,4198.3%
$200,000+43,95112.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charlotte

The median household income in Charlotte is $74,070, with the highest median household income of $85,518 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 123,913 households (35.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,351, with 17,563 households (5.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charlotte
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years17,563 (5.0%)$47,351
25 to 44 Years154,851 (43.7%)$78,929
45 to 64 Years123,913 (35.0%)$85,518
65+ Years58,115 (16.4%)$53,351
Total354,442 (100.0%)$74,070

Poverty in Charlotte

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 12.9% for females among the residents of Charlotte, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,388 males (20.0%) and 8,631 females (21.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,279 (15.1%)5,148 (18.9%)
5 Years953 (18.5%)674 (12.5%)
6 to 11 Years6,338 (18.7%)5,904 (19.5%)
12 to 14 Years3,388 (20.0%)2,117 (13.2%)
15 Years864 (15.0%)894 (16.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,919 (17.4%)1,700 (15.7%)
18 to 24 Years6,256 (16.4%)8,631 (21.0%)
25 to 34 Years4,726 (6.1%)8,380 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,638 (5.8%)7,927 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,762 (7.0%)5,299 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years4,074 (9.0%)5,181 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,979 (7.8%)3,133 (9.7%)
75 Years and over1,159 (9.0%)2,378 (11.3%)
Total43,335 (10.4%)57,366 (12.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte

According to the poverty statistics in Charlotte, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.2% of males and 90.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,067 (84.9%)22,085 (81.1%)
5 Years4,195 (81.5%)4,726 (87.5%)
6 to 11 Years27,531 (81.3%)24,404 (80.5%)
12 to 14 Years13,551 (80.0%)13,925 (86.8%)
15 Years4,881 (85.0%)4,581 (83.7%)
16 and 17 Years9,124 (82.6%)9,104 (84.3%)
18 to 24 Years31,990 (83.6%)32,533 (79.0%)
25 to 34 Years72,895 (93.9%)72,716 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years59,083 (94.2%)57,597 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years49,664 (93.0%)53,069 (90.9%)
55 to 64 Years41,162 (91.0%)43,898 (89.4%)
65 to 74 Years23,446 (92.2%)29,238 (90.3%)
75 Years and over11,720 (91.0%)18,697 (88.7%)
Total373,309 (89.6%)386,573 (87.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charlotte

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charlotte show that 3.7% or 4,990 of the total 135,444 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.7%, comprising of 112 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 1,693 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charlotte
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children71,511 (97.7%)1,693 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children49,217 (96.0%)2,056 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children9,345 (89.2%)1,129 (10.8%)
5 or more Children381 (77.3%)112 (22.7%)
Total130,454 (96.3%)4,990 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charlotte

According to the poverty data in Charlotte, 10.0% or 1,607 single-father households and 21.2% or 10,279 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 134 households (93.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 274 households (71.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charlotte
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children414 (5.8%)1,244 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children771 (9.9%)6,142 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Children288 (28.1%)2,619 (56.2%)
5 or more Children134 (93.7%)274 (71.4%)
Total1,607 (10.0%)10,279 (21.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charlotte

The poverty data for Charlotte shows that 4,990 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 11,886 of the single-parent households (18.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 households (22.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 408 household (77.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charlotte
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,693 (2.3%)1,658 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,056 (4.0%)6,913 (19.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,129 (10.8%)2,907 (51.1%)
5 or more Children112 (22.7%)408 (77.4%)
Total4,990 (3.7%)11,886 (18.4%)

Race in Charlotte

The most populous races in Charlotte are White / Caucasian (377,125 | 43.1%), Black / African American (308,131 | 35.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (134,058 | 15.3%).
Race in Charlotte
Race# Population% Population
Asian57,3436.6%
Black / African American308,13135.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific2670.0%
Hispanic or Latino134,05815.3%
Native / Alaskan3,3580.4%
White / Caucasian377,12543.1%
Two or more Races62,0567.1%
Some other Race66,7657.6%
Total875,045100.0%

Ancestry in Charlotte

The most populous ancestries reported in Charlotte are German (67,514 | 7.7%), English (64,898 | 7.4%), Irish (59,924 | 6.9%), Mexican (47,253 | 5.4%), and Central American (43,728 | 5.0%), together accounting for 32.4% of all Charlotte residents.
Ancestry in Charlotte
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1860.0%
African14,2701.6%
Albanian1110.0%
Alsatian240.0%
American41,4774.7%
Apache1120.0%
Arab6,5330.7%
Argentinean6060.1%
Armenian3030.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac60.0%
Australian1610.0%
Austrian8810.1%
Bahamian780.0%
Bangladeshi1,4440.2%
Barbadian3340.0%
Basque80.0%
Belgian4370.1%
Belizean680.0%
Bhutanese1,8250.2%
Blackfeet4120.1%
Bolivian940.0%
Brazilian1,3530.2%
British5,3770.6%
British West Indian1690.0%
Bulgarian2970.0%
Burmese3,0530.4%
Cajun860.0%
Cambodian790.0%
Canadian1,0610.1%
Cape Verdean1670.0%
Carpatho Rusyn110.0%
Celtic770.0%
Central American43,7285.0%
Central American Indian1,0630.1%
Cherokee2,6890.3%
Cheyenne170.0%
Chickasaw260.0%
Chilean2140.0%
Chippewa1150.0%
Choctaw1900.0%
Colombian5,1990.6%
Costa Rican4750.1%
Creek1770.0%
Croatian4280.1%
Crow110.0%
Cuban4,3850.5%
Czech1,6690.2%
Czechoslovakian2860.0%
Danish8140.1%
Delaware290.0%
Dominican7,9760.9%
Dutch4,7340.5%
Dutch West Indian450.0%
Eastern European1,6960.2%
Ecuadorian4,7210.5%
Egyptian7340.1%
English64,8987.4%
Estonian290.0%
Ethiopian2,7480.3%
European10,5751.2%
Filipino5000.1%
Finnish5450.1%
French11,5331.3%
French American Indian200.0%
French Canadian2,3380.3%
German67,5147.7%
German Russian560.0%
Ghanaian9240.1%
Greek4,6980.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro1060.0%
Guatemalan6,5290.7%
Guyanese5800.1%
Haitian1,2330.1%
Honduran19,3922.2%
Houma190.0%
Hungarian2,7630.3%
Icelander240.0%
Indian (Asian)9,0101.0%
Indonesian1,6380.2%
Inupiat160.0%
Iranian1,2740.2%
Iraqi1460.0%
Irish59,9246.9%
Iroquois620.0%
Israeli1230.0%
Italian29,9033.4%
Jamaican3,8620.4%
Japanese1,4740.2%
Jordanian2760.0%
Kenyan2710.0%
Kiowa300.0%
Korean4,0320.5%
Laotian2210.0%
Latvian1100.0%
Lebanese1,7950.2%
Liberian1,4950.2%
Lithuanian8870.1%
Lumbee9330.1%
Luxembourger50.0%
Macedonian2130.0%
Malaysian1,5710.2%
Maltese400.0%
Mexican47,2535.4%
Mexican American Indian6340.1%
Mongolian310.0%
Moroccan6320.1%
Native Hawaiian2550.0%
Navajo660.0%
New Zealander220.0%
Nicaraguan1,2040.1%
Nigerian1,6060.2%
Northern European5440.1%
Norwegian3,2900.4%
Osage510.0%
Ottawa50.0%
Pakistani7190.1%
Palestinian5260.1%
Panamanian1,0720.1%
Paraguayan220.0%
Pennsylvania German600.0%
Peruvian1,9390.2%
Polish12,9611.5%
Portuguese1,5800.2%
Puerto Rican9,9321.1%
Romanian1,2890.2%
Russian5,0510.6%
Salvadoran14,9501.7%
Samoan480.0%
Scandinavian1,2680.1%
Scotch-Irish15,1871.7%
Scottish14,8071.7%
Seminole910.0%
Senegalese5140.1%
Serbian3340.0%
Sierra Leonean830.0%
Sioux440.0%
Slavic5800.1%
Slovak1,2530.1%
Slovene1490.0%
Somali3980.1%
South African4840.1%
South American15,0421.7%
South American Indian2880.0%
Spaniard8720.1%
Spanish1,1560.1%
Sri Lankan8,7011.0%
Subsaharan African26,7683.1%
Sudanese2280.0%
Swedish4,2360.5%
Swiss1,1330.1%
Syrian3290.0%
Taiwanese950.0%
Thai24,9442.9%
Tlingit-Haida150.0%
Tongan480.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6460.1%
Turkish5850.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander200.0%
Ukrainian3,2360.4%
Uruguayan7660.1%
Venezuelan1,4760.2%
Vietnamese1680.0%
Welsh4,0300.5%
West Indian1,5870.2%
Yaqui390.0%
Yugoslavian4900.1%
Yuman180.0%
Yup'ik1350.0%
Zimbabwean1110.0%
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Immigrants in Charlotte

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charlotte came from Latin America (73,871 | 8.4%), Central America (49,908 | 5.7%), Asia (45,729 | 5.2%), South Central Asia (22,916 | 2.6%), and Mexico (21,823 | 2.5%), together accounting for 24.5% of all Charlotte residents.
Immigrants in Charlotte
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2070.0%
Africa17,9002.1%
Albania970.0%
Argentina4310.1%
Armenia110.0%
Asia45,7295.2%
Australia1060.0%
Austria1440.0%
Bahamas530.0%
Bangladesh2130.0%
Barbados4130.1%
Belarus1430.0%
Belgium1300.0%
Belize340.0%
Bolivia160.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina3040.0%
Brazil1,6220.2%
Bulgaria1630.0%
Cabo Verde960.0%
Cambodia4440.1%
Cameroon3870.0%
Canada1,9370.2%
Caribbean10,5341.2%
Central America49,9085.7%
Chile1700.0%
China4,6170.5%
Colombia3,4620.4%
Congo1,2570.1%
Costa Rica4370.1%
Croatia1160.0%
Cuba1,5990.2%
Czechoslovakia840.0%
Denmark790.0%
Dominica910.0%
Dominican Republic4,1600.5%
Eastern Africa4,3330.5%
Eastern Asia6,7430.8%
Eastern Europe5,4210.6%
Ecuador3,3530.4%
Egypt6300.1%
El Salvador8,0380.9%
England1,3290.2%
Eritrea8920.1%
Ethiopia1,7660.2%
Europe12,7241.5%
Fiji460.0%
France3660.0%
Germany1,2350.1%
Ghana1,0760.1%
Greece8940.1%
Grenada210.0%
Guatemala4,0970.5%
Guyana5560.1%
Haiti5090.1%
Honduras14,1681.6%
Hong Kong3840.0%
Hungary830.0%
India17,5272.0%
Indonesia2580.0%
Iran9780.1%
Iraq3120.0%
Ireland2620.0%
Israel1380.0%
Italy4480.1%
Jamaica2,4490.3%
Japan7900.1%
Jordan4000.1%
Kazakhstan870.0%
Kenya4060.1%
Korea1,3360.2%
Kuwait1920.0%
Laos7830.1%
Latin America73,8718.4%
Latvia670.0%
Lebanon5290.1%
Liberia2,0860.2%
Lithuania600.0%
Malaysia7280.1%
Mexico21,8232.5%
Middle Africa3,3890.4%
Moldova2290.0%
Morocco4360.1%
Nepal1,7720.2%
Netherlands1430.0%
Nicaragua8660.1%
Nigeria1,3090.2%
Northern Africa1,7650.2%
Northern Europe3,4950.4%
Norway500.0%
Oceania1820.0%
Pakistan9690.1%
Panama4280.1%
Peru1,4220.2%
Philippines1,9510.2%
Poland4690.1%
Portugal500.0%
Romania4310.1%
Russia1,2780.2%
Saudi Arabia2120.0%
Scotland2070.0%
Senegal3820.0%
Serbia410.0%
Sierra Leone1430.0%
Singapore840.0%
Somalia5150.1%
South Africa8550.1%
South America13,4291.5%
South Central Asia22,9162.6%
South Eastern Asia13,0061.5%
Southern Europe1,6510.2%
Spain2530.0%
Sri Lanka980.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines240.0%
Sudan5400.1%
Sweden1000.0%
Switzerland650.0%
Syria4500.1%
Taiwan5490.1%
Thailand1,1080.1%
Trinidad and Tobago9480.1%
Turkey3870.0%
Uganda890.0%
Ukraine1,6480.2%
Uruguay3840.0%
Uzbekistan590.0%
Venezuela1,9430.2%
Vietnam5,8260.7%
West Indies150.0%
Western Africa6,0590.7%
Western Asia3,0240.4%
Western Europe2,0830.2%
Zaire1,7110.2%
Zimbabwe2570.0%
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Sex and Age in Charlotte

Sex and Age in Charlotte

The most populous age groups in Charlotte are 25 to 29 Years (39,651 | 9.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (41,652 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28,802 (6.8%)27,466 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years28,849 (6.8%)26,829 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years28,487 (6.7%)26,592 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years27,995 (6.6%)28,440 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years30,440 (7.2%)32,696 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years39,651 (9.3%)41,652 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years38,681 (9.1%)39,534 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years32,818 (7.7%)34,419 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years30,197 (7.1%)31,144 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years27,613 (6.5%)29,811 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years26,057 (6.1%)28,658 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years23,766 (5.6%)25,878 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years21,715 (5.1%)23,367 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years14,503 (3.4%)18,800 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years11,384 (2.7%)13,931 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years6,032 (1.4%)9,686 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years3,344 (0.8%)5,510 (1.2%)
85 Years and over3,839 (0.9%)6,459 (1.4%)
Total424,173 (100.0%)450,872 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charlotte

Median Family Size in Charlotte

The median family size in Charlotte is 3.22 persons per family, with married-couple families (135,444 | 67.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,090 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.03 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Charlotte
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple135,444 (67.7%)3.24
Single Male/Father16,090 (8.0%)3.03
Single Female/Mother48,506 (24.2%)3.22
Total Families200,040 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Charlotte

The median household size in Charlotte is 2.43 persons per household, with single male/father households (16,090 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (154,402 | 43.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Charlotte
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple135,444 (38.2%)3.26
Single Male/Father16,090 (4.5%)3.47
Single Female/Mother48,506 (13.7%)3.40
Non-family154,402 (43.6%)1.29
Total Households354,442 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charlotte

Out of a total of 354,442 households in Charlotte, 200,040 (56.4%) are family households, while 154,402 (43.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 86,077, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 123,095.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charlotte
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-123,095 (34.7%)
2-Person Households86,077 (24.3%)26,500 (7.5%)
3-Person Households49,192 (13.9%)3,374 (0.9%)
4-Person Households39,747 (11.2%)980 (0.3%)
5-Person Households16,172 (4.6%)396 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,204 (1.5%)51 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,648 (1.0%)6 (0.0%)
Total200,040 (56.4%)154,402 (43.6%)

Female Fertility in Charlotte

Fertility by Age in Charlotte

Average fertility rate in Charlotte is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charlotte
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years234 (1.9%)8.0
20 to 34 years8,315 (67.4%)73.0
35 to 50 years3,782 (30.7%)37.0
Total12,331 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charlotte

65.8% of women with births (12,331) in Charlotte are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charlotte
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years21 (9.0%)213 (91.0%)
20 to 34 years5,205 (62.6%)3,110 (37.4%)
35 to 50 years2,882 (76.2%)900 (23.8%)
Total8,114 (65.8%)4,217 (34.2%)

Fertility by Education in Charlotte

Average fertility rate in Charlotte is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 26.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charlotte
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,455 (11.8%)40.0
High School Diploma1,920 (15.6%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree3,126 (25.4%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree3,287 (26.7%)48.0
Graduate Degree2,543 (20.6%)71.0
Total12,331 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charlotte

34.2% of women with births in Charlotte are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 55.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charlotte
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School650 (44.7%)805 (55.3%)
High School Diploma935 (48.7%)985 (51.3%)
College or Associate's Degree1,654 (52.9%)1,472 (47.1%)
Bachelor's Degree2,597 (79.0%)690 (21.0%)
Graduate Degree2,276 (89.5%)267 (10.5%)
Total8,114 (65.8%)4,217 (34.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Charlotte

Employment by Class of Employer in Charlotte

Among the 466,770 employed individuals in Charlotte, private company employees (356,616 | 76.4%), not-for-profit organizations (29,352 | 6.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (22,064 | 4.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charlotte
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees356,61676.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)18,8024.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)22,0644.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations29,3526.3%
Local Government Employees18,4864.0%
State Government Employees13,5652.9%
Federal Government Employees7,1391.5%
Unpaid Family Workers7460.2%
Total466,770100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charlotte

According to the labor force statistics for Charlotte, out of the total population over 16 years of age (696,792), 72.1% or 502,387 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 23,612 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.3% or 71,791 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.7% or 3,148 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charlotte
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18,851 (41.7%)3,148 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years49,688 (78.7%)3,528 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years71,791 (88.3%)4,020 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years68,751 (87.9%)2,200 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years111,220 (86.5%)4,004 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years94,309 (84.1%)3,301 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years38,127 (76.8%)1,563 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years28,807 (63.9%)1,325 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years17,937 (30.6%)700 (3.9%)
75 Years and over2,685 (7.7%)19 (0.7%)
Total502,387 (72.1%)23,612 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charlotte

According to labor force statistics for Charlotte, 83.4% of individuals (412,797) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (494,961) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 16,512 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 212,978 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 2,558 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charlotte
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34,565 (69.3%)3,691 (7.4%)
High School Diploma57,510 (75.2%)4,130 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree107,937 (84.0%)5,654 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher212,978 (88.7%)6,723 (2.8%)
Total412,797 (83.4%)19,798 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charlotte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charlotte are Management (63,534 | 13.3%), Community & Social Service (49,166 | 10.3%), Business & Financial (45,044 | 9.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (38,330 | 8.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (26,220 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charlotte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charlotte, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.0%), Computers & Mathematics (72.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Management37,360 (58.8%)26,174 (41.2%)
Business & Financial20,768 (46.1%)24,276 (53.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science27,659 (72.2%)10,671 (27.8%)
Computers & Mathematics18,937 (72.2%)7,283 (27.8%)
Architecture & Engineering7,790 (82.0%)1,706 (18.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science932 (35.6%)1,682 (64.3%)
Community & Social Service 16,420 (33.4%)32,746 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media2,289 (27.3%)6,095 (72.7%)
Legal Services & Support3,350 (47.8%)3,652 (52.2%)
Education Instruction & Library6,237 (26.7%)17,109 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,544 (43.5%)5,890 (56.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6,037 (26.5%)16,750 (73.5%)
Health Technologists4,041 (24.9%)12,155 (75.0%)
Total (Category)108,244 (49.5%)110,617 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)245,384 (51.4%)231,765 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charlotte are Food Preparation & Serving (22,687 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (14,300 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (11,947 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (11,121 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (7,290 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Charlotte

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Charlotte, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.6%), Security & Protection (59.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.2%), Personal Care & Service (76.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,309 (11.8%)9,812 (88.2%)
Security & Protection4,344 (59.6%)2,946 (40.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,784 (53.9%)2,385 (46.1%)
Law Enforcement1,560 (73.6%)561 (26.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,497 (46.3%)12,190 (53.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,022 (56.1%)6,278 (43.9%)
Personal Care & Service2,771 (23.2%)9,176 (76.8%)
Total (Category)26,943 (40.0%)40,402 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)245,384 (51.4%)231,765 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charlotte are Sales & Related (51,221 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (49,481 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charlotte

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related25,823 (50.4%)25,398 (49.6%)
Office & Administration14,091 (28.5%)35,390 (71.5%)
Total (Category)39,914 (39.6%)60,788 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)245,384 (51.4%)231,765 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charlotte are Construction & Extraction (23,718 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8,847 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (599 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charlotte

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry492 (82.1%)107 (17.9%)
Construction & Extraction21,757 (91.7%)1,961 (8.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8,308 (93.9%)539 (6.1%)
Total (Category)30,557 (92.1%)2,607 (7.9%)
Total (Overall)245,384 (51.4%)231,765 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charlotte are Material Moving (20,493 | 4.3%), Production (18,666 | 3.9%), and Transportation (17,918 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charlotte

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11,967 (64.1%)6,699 (35.9%)
Transportation13,795 (77.0%)4,123 (23.0%)
Material Moving13,964 (68.1%)6,529 (31.9%)
Total (Category)39,726 (69.6%)17,351 (30.4%)
Total (Overall)245,384 (51.4%)231,765 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charlotte

Employment Industries in Charlotte

The major employment industries in Charlotte include Finance & Insurance (56,296 | 11.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (53,373 | 11.2%), Retail Trade (48,521 | 10.2%), Professional & Scientific (47,167 | 9.9%), and Manufacturing (37,479 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Charlotte

Employment Industries by Sex in Charlotte

The Charlotte industries that see more men than women are Construction (85.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (83.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (72.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), Educational Services (69.5%), and Enterprise Management (65.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charlotte
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting650 (72.5%)247 (27.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction174 (83.7%)34 (16.4%)
Construction29,791 (85.2%)5,197 (14.8%)
Manufacturing24,373 (65.0%)13,106 (35.0%)
Wholesale Trade8,157 (66.5%)4,110 (33.5%)
Retail Trade23,560 (48.6%)24,961 (51.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing19,322 (65.7%)10,072 (34.3%)
Utilities2,584 (62.5%)1,554 (37.6%)
Information6,181 (54.2%)5,217 (45.8%)
Finance & Insurance30,525 (54.2%)25,771 (45.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6,324 (53.8%)5,435 (46.2%)
Professional & Scientific26,543 (56.3%)20,624 (43.7%)
Enterprise Management241 (34.8%)452 (65.2%)
Administrative & Support12,054 (47.4%)13,374 (52.6%)
Educational Services9,356 (30.5%)21,308 (69.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11,572 (21.7%)41,801 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,656 (54.2%)3,936 (45.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services15,211 (46.8%)17,307 (53.2%)
Public Administration4,709 (51.0%)4,520 (49.0%)
Total245,384 (51.4%)231,765 (48.6%)

Education in Charlotte

School Enrollment in Charlotte

The most common levels of schooling among the 212,448 students in Charlotte are high school (44,065 | 20.7%), college / undergraduate (43,959 | 20.7%), and middle school (43,632 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Charlotte
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13,5626.4%
Kindergarten11,2265.3%
Elementary School42,68020.1%
Middle School43,63220.5%
High School44,06520.7%
College / Undergraduate43,95920.7%
Graduate / Professional13,3246.3%
Total212,448100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charlotte

Out of a total of 212,448 students who are enrolled in schools in Charlotte, 36,329 (17.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 176,119 (82.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,747 (55.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28,475 (88.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charlotte
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,583 (44.4%)5,747 (55.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old45,716 (87.6%)6,477 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds47,253 (87.3%)6,847 (12.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds28,475 (88.9%)3,569 (11.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13,158 (82.5%)2,788 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17,746 (81.5%)4,042 (18.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,043 (77.4%)3,218 (22.6%)
35 Years and over8,057 (68.4%)3,729 (31.6%)
Total176,119 (82.9%)36,329 (17.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charlotte

Business (78,072 | 26.6%), social sciences (26,836 | 9.1%), science & technology (21,640 | 7.4%), engineering (21,394 | 7.3%), and education (20,792 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 293,721 individuals in Charlotte who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charlotte
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics17,8266.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural11,4863.9%
Physical & Health Sciences6,7802.3%
Psychology16,0705.5%
Social Sciences26,8369.1%
Engineering21,3947.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,1270.7%
Science & Technology21,6407.4%
Business78,07226.6%
Education20,7927.1%
Literature & Languages12,4934.3%
Liberal Arts & History12,0514.1%
Visual & Performing Arts11,1113.8%
Communications16,2285.5%
Arts & Humanities18,8156.4%
Total293,721100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charlotte

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charlotte

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charlotte are males with 2 vehicles (106,633, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (90,635, making up 47.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charlotte
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7,010 (2.9%)6,361 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle62,078 (25.9%)73,605 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles106,633 (44.4%)90,635 (40.4%)
3 Vehicles41,887 (17.4%)36,382 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles15,687 (6.5%)12,933 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles6,687 (2.8%)4,219 (1.9%)
Total239,982 (100.0%)224,135 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charlotte

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charlotte are 20 to 24 minutes (65,258 commuters, 17.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (62,295 commuters, 17.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (59,596 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in Charlotte
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,5081.5%
5 to 9 Minutes27,5787.5%
10 to 14 Minutes46,88912.8%
15 to 19 Minutes62,29517.0%
20 to 24 Minutes65,25817.7%
25 to 29 Minutes32,9259.0%
30 to 34 Minutes59,59616.2%
35 to 39 Minutes13,6173.7%
40 to 44 Minutes12,2073.3%
45 to 59 Minutes22,4566.1%
60 to 89 Minutes11,6363.2%
90 or more Minutes7,6112.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Charlotte

The most common commute times in Charlotte are 20 to 24 minutes (33,212 commuters, 17.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (32,046 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charlotte
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,977 (1.6%)2,531 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes12,425 (6.5%)15,153 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes24,839 (13.0%)22,050 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes31,222 (16.4%)31,073 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes33,212 (17.4%)32,046 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes17,606 (9.2%)15,319 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes32,255 (16.9%)27,341 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes7,108 (3.7%)6,509 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes6,745 (3.5%)5,462 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes11,196 (5.9%)11,260 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,563 (3.4%)5,073 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes4,490 (2.4%)3,121 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charlotte

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charlotte are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (28,028, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (25,386, 14.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charlotte
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8,172 (4.3%)5,471 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,436 (3.4%)3,965 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,254 (3.8%)5,136 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16,340 (8.6%)12,441 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14,831 (7.8%)14,918 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28,028 (14.7%)25,386 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22,205 (11.7%)23,388 (13.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26,048 (13.7%)23,420 (13.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12,341 (6.5%)12,943 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14,441 (7.6%)15,863 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM6,348 (3.3%)6,503 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,460 (1.3%)3,012 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13,054 (6.9%)13,079 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,680 (6.7%)11,413 (6.5%)
Total190,638 (100.0%)176,938 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charlotte

Occupancy by Ownership in Charlotte

Of the total 354,442 dwellings in Charlotte, owner-occupied units account for 184,774 (52.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 169,668 (47.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charlotte
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units184,77452.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units169,66847.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units354,442100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charlotte

Occupancy by Household Size in Charlotte
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household123,09534.7%
2-Person Household112,57731.8%
3-Person Household52,56614.8%
4+ Person Household66,20418.7%
Total Housing Units354,442100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charlotte

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charlotte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household48,725 (39.6%)74,370 (60.4%)
2-Person Household64,390 (57.2%)48,187 (42.8%)
3-Person Household29,603 (56.3%)22,963 (43.7%)
4+ Person Household42,056 (63.5%)24,148 (36.5%)
Total Housing Units184,774 (52.1%)169,668 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charlotte

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charlotte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11,203 (40.1%)16,710 (59.9%)
High School Diploma21,329 (43.3%)27,884 (56.7%)
College/Associate Degree46,657 (46.7%)53,323 (53.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher105,585 (59.5%)71,751 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charlotte

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charlotte
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years97,63127.5%
35 to 44 Years74,78321.1%
45 to 54 Years67,17819.0%
55 to 64 Years56,73516.0%
65 to 74 Years35,96710.2%
75 to 84 Years15,3084.3%
85 Years and Over6,8401.9%
Total354,442100.0%

Housing Finances in Charlotte

Median Income by Occupancy in Charlotte

Median Income by Occupancy in Charlotte
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied184,774 (52.1%)$100,822
Renter-Occupied169,668 (47.9%)$56,525
Average354,442 (100.0%)$74,070

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charlotte

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charlotte
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,163 (1.7%)6,691 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,560 (0.8%)3,747 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,556 (1.4%)7,987 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,839 (2.1%)6,169 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,489 (2.4%)6,612 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,296 (5.0%)17,049 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99915,001 (8.1%)26,676 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,552 (15.4%)35,924 (21.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,355 (12.6%)21,005 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99934,133 (18.5%)23,386 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more58,830 (31.8%)14,422 (8.5%)
Total184,774 (100.0%)169,668 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charlotte

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charlotte
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,688 (2.0%)2,293 (1.3%)
$300 to $49915,257 (8.3%)2,781 (1.6%)
$500 to $79921,733 (11.8%)7,816 (4.6%)
$800 to $99913,843 (7.5%)13,875 (8.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49945,706 (24.7%)72,080 (42.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99934,672 (18.8%)48,347 (28.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49920,533 (11.1%)12,271 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99910,763 (5.8%)4,135 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more18,579 (10.1%)2,668 (1.6%)
Total184,774 (100.0%)169,668 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charlotte

Housing Structures in Charlotte

Housing Structures in Charlotte
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached194,25354.8%
Single Unit, Attached30,7448.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,9201.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,8072.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22,7026.4%
10 or more Apartments88,61325.0%
Mobile Home / Other4,4031.2%
Total354,442100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charlotte

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charlotte
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached153,901 (79.2%)40,352 (20.8%)
Single Unit, Attached19,490 (63.4%)11,254 (36.6%)
2 Unit Apartments333 (8.5%)3,587 (91.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,239 (12.6%)8,568 (87.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,249 (9.9%)20,453 (90.1%)
10 or more Apartments5,302 (6.0%)83,311 (94.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,260 (51.3%)2,143 (48.7%)
Total184,774 (52.1%)169,668 (47.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charlotte

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charlotte
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room736 (0.4%)7,952 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,901 (2.1%)50,141 (29.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms45,531 (24.6%)77,548 (45.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms68,117 (36.9%)26,689 (15.7%)
8 or more Rooms66,489 (36.0%)7,338 (4.3%)
Total184,774 (100.0%)169,668 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charlotte

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charlotte
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas118,646 (64.2%)42,154 (24.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,808 (1.5%)1,922 (1.1%)
Electricity62,125 (33.6%)124,224 (73.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene504 (0.3%)273 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke9 (0.0%)49 (0.0%)
All other Fuels460 (0.3%)197 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used222 (0.1%)849 (0.5%)
Total184,774 (100.0%)169,668 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charlotte

Household Vehicle Usage in Charlotte
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,908 (2.1%)17,872 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle54,217 (29.3%)91,691 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles83,695 (45.3%)46,787 (27.6%)
3 or more Vehicles42,954 (23.3%)13,318 (7.9%)
Total184,774 (100.0%)169,668 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charlotte

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charlotte

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units45,787138,987
Median Property Value$290,700$319,200
Median Household Income$72,767$48,157
Monthly Housing Costs$567$18,203
Real Estate Taxes$2,481$1,943

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charlotte

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charlotte
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,397 (5.2%)1,582 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,045 (6.7%)2,348 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,219 (39.8%)60,655 (43.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,419 (24.9%)41,802 (30.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,564 (12.1%)17,512 (12.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,130 (4.6%)7,109 (5.1%)
$1,000,000 or more3,013 (6.6%)7,979 (5.7%)
Total45,787 (100.0%)138,987 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charlotte

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charlotte
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,959 (4.3%)1,882 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,200 (11.4%)2,764 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,427 (7.5%)5,684 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,009 (10.9%)5,869 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,222 (18.0%)9,992 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,084 (11.1%)20,330 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,213 (13.6%)18,271 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more10,673 (23.3%)27,920 (20.1%)
Total45,787 (100.0%)138,987 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charlotte

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charlotte
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,678 (23.3%)111,157 (80.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,717 (16.9%)36,109 (26.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,208 (11.4%)37,697 (27.1%)
4.0x or more21,702 (47.4%)23,440 (16.9%)
Total45,787 (100.0%)138,987 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charlotte

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charlotte
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,109 (9.0%)800 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4997,499 (16.4%)4,181 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,49933,051 (72.2%)19,781 (14.2%)
Total45,787 (100.0%)138,987 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years62,145 (92.2%)5,224 (7.7%)
6 to 18 Years132,902 (91.9%)11,771 (8.1%)
19 to 25 Years74,147 (81.9%)16,345 (18.1%)
26 to 34 Years117,667 (83.1%)24,011 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years104,779 (81.9%)23,218 (18.1%)
45 to 54 Years94,979 (85.0%)16,739 (15.0%)
55 to 64 Years82,722 (87.8%)11,502 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years56,702 (98.1%)1,094 (1.9%)
75 Years and older33,743 (99.4%)211 (0.6%)
Total759,786 (87.3%)110,115 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charlotte
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born62,145 (92.2%)5,224 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen132,902 (91.9%)11,771 (8.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen74,147 (81.9%)16,345 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charlotte
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00067,467 (79.8%)17,125 (20.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999113,973 (79.1%)30,017 (20.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999121,916 (84.0%)23,276 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99994,242 (86.6%)14,550 (13.4%)
$100,000 and over354,337 (93.6%)24,365 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 627,452 (40.7%)35,809 (53.1%)
6 to 18 Years55,706 (38.5%)80,983 (56.0%)
19 to 25 Years9,995 (11.1%)65,283 (72.1%)
25 to 34 Years12,968 (9.1%)107,611 (75.9%)
35 to 44 Years10,869 (8.5%)96,261 (75.2%)
45 to 54 Years10,069 (9.0%)88,026 (78.8%)
55 to 64 Years14,845 (15.8%)72,010 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years53,591 (92.7%)29,131 (50.4%)
75 Years and over33,217 (97.8%)19,515 (57.5%)
Total228,712 (26.3%)594,629 (68.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charlotte

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years206 (0.7%)43 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years3,269 (4.4%)2,057 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years6,448 (5.4%)5,051 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years12,540 (7.8%)14,610 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,193 (20.4%)5,867 (18.1%)
75 Years and over5,670 (44.0%)8,941 (42.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charlotte

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years173 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years259 (0.4%)328 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years899 (0.8%)334 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,626 (1.6%)1,665 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,848 (7.3%)1,570 (4.9%)
75 Years and over2,819 (21.9%)3,591 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years125 (0.4%)43 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years413 (0.6%)492 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,327 (1.1%)840 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,477 (1.5%)3,224 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years891 (3.5%)1,031 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,056 (8.2%)1,818 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,966 (4.0%)1,601 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years4,791 (4.0%)3,414 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,767 (3.0%)4,891 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,210 (4.8%)1,233 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,617 (12.6%)2,845 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years294 (0.4%)455 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years642 (0.5%)466 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years6,235 (3.9%)8,784 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,792 (11.0%)3,968 (12.3%)
75 Years and over3,075 (23.9%)5,650 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years746 (1.0%)516 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years669 (0.6%)452 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,292 (1.4%)2,433 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years825 (3.2%)1,262 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,082 (8.4%)2,438 (11.6%)

Technology Access in Charlotte

Computing Device Access in Charlotte

Computing Device Access in Charlotte
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop295,54183.4%
Smartphone328,31192.6%
Tablet234,49266.2%
No Computing Device13,8353.9%
Total354,442100.0%

Internet Access in Charlotte

Internet Access in Charlotte
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1940.1%
Broadband Home287,23381.0%
Cellular Data Only30,8328.7%
Satellite Internet15,5884.4%
No Internet28,6608.1%
Total354,442100.0%

Charlotte Summary

Charlotte, North Carolina is the largest city in the state and the 17th largest city in the United States. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the United States, and is home to the headquarters of Bank of America and the East Coast operations of Wells Fargo.

History

Charlotte was founded in 1768 by Thomas Polk, a Revolutionary War veteran and a cousin of President James K. Polk. The city was named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of England. The city was initially a small trading post, but it quickly grew into a major trading center for the region.
In the 19th century, Charlotte became a major railroad hub, and the city was home to the first gold rush in the United States. The city was also the site of the first cotton mill in the South, and the first public library in the state.
In the 20th century, Charlotte experienced a period of rapid growth, becoming a major banking center and a hub for the automotive industry. The city was also the site of the first NASCAR race in 1949.

Geography

Charlotte is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is situated at the intersection of two major rivers, the Catawba and the Yadkin. The city is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests.
The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 61°F (16°C).

Economy

Charlotte is a major banking center, and is home to the headquarters of Bank of America and the East Coast operations of Wells Fargo. The city is also a major center for the automotive industry, and is home to several major auto manufacturers, including Honda, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Charlotte is also a major center for the energy industry, and is home to several major energy companies, including Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The city is also home to several major healthcare companies, including Novant Health and Atrium Health.

Demographics

As of 2019, Charlotte had an estimated population of 872,498, making it the 17th largest city in the United States. The city has a diverse population, with a majority of the population being African American (35.2%), followed by White (30.2%), Hispanic or Latino (15.2%), and Asian (7.2%).
The median household income in Charlotte is $60,845, and the median home value is $223,400. The city has a poverty rate of 17.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Charlotte?
Per Capita income in Charlotte is $47,476.
What is the Median Family Income in Charlotte?
Median Family Income in Charlotte is $93,023.
What is the Median Household income in Charlotte?
Median Household Income in Charlotte is $74,070.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charlotte?
Income or Wage Gap in Charlotte is 22.2%.
Women in Charlotte earn 77.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Charlotte?
Family Income Deficit in Charlotte is $10,992.
Families that are below poverty line in Charlotte earn $10,992 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charlotte?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charlotte is 0.50.
What is the Total Population of Charlotte?
Total Population of Charlotte is 875,045.
What is the Total Male Population of Charlotte?
Total Male Population of Charlotte is 424,173.
What is the Total Female Population of Charlotte?
Total Female Population of Charlotte is 450,872.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charlotte?
There are 94.08 Males per 100 Females in Charlotte.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charlotte?
There are 106.29 Females per 100 Males in Charlotte.
What is the Median Population Age in Charlotte?
Median Population Age in Charlotte is 34.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charlotte
Average Family Size in Charlotte is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charlotte
Average Household Size in Charlotte is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charlotte?
There are 502,387 People in the Labor Forcein in Charlotte.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charlotte?
72.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Charlotte.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charlotte?
Unemployment Rate in Charlotte is 4.7%.