Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Total Population: 1,130,906

County Seat: Charlotte

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Median Home Value

$371,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$83,765

Across all households

Median Age

35.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

48.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)43.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)30.1%
Hispanic or Latino15.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.1%
Two or More Races3.8%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

11.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

51.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

88.7%

No Health Insurance

11.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

48.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$83,765

Mean Household Income

$124,725

Per Capita Income

$51,490

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$371,200

Median Rent

$1,521/mo

Total Housing Units

491,721

Owner-Occupied

55.5%

Renter-Occupied

44.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.7%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

93.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37119.