Charlotte is a city located in Mecklenburg County North Carolina. Charlotte has a 2024 population of 923,164. Charlotte is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 5.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 875,752 in 2020.
The average household income in Charlotte is $113,613 with a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median age in Charlotte is 34.5 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and the second-largest in the Southeastern U.S. after Jacksonville, Florida.
While the city proper has 810,000 residents, the larger urban area has 1.25 million people. The Charlotte metropolitan area has almost 2.4 million people, which makes it the 22nd largest in the U.S. The city proper has a population density of 2,720 people per square mile (1,050/square kilometer).
Charlotte is a major commerce center and the second-largest banking center in the country with the corporate headquarters for Bank of America and the East Coast operations for Wells Fargo. The Queen City is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets, two NASCAR Sprint Cup races, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the 23rd busiest airport in the world.
Charlotte is historically Protestant and the historic seat of Southern Presbyterianism. Despite this, many new faiths have made their way to the region. The Presbyterian Church is the 4th larges denomination in the city. Other major denominations include the Presbyterian Church in America, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Advent Christian Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, and the National Baptist Convention, which is the largest predominantly African American denomination in the country. Charlotte also has the largest Jewish community of the Carolinas with two major synagogues.
With almost 52% of Charlotteans being religiously affiliated, Charlotte is the second-most religious city in the country.
Charlotte is currently the third fastest-growing major U.S. city. If its population growth continues, Charlotte's population is set to surge by 47% from 2010 to 2030, growing from 1.87 million to about 2.74 million in just twenty years.
Much of the growth in the region is due to foreign immigration as well as return migration to the South for the lower cost of living.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charlotte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377,125 | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 308,131 | 35.21% |
| Other race | 66,765 | 7.63% |
| Two or more races | 62,056 | 7.09% |
| Asian | 57,343 | 6.55% |
| Native American | 3,358 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 267 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 354,442 | 2.43 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 154,402 | 1.29 | 38 | 62 |
| Married | 135,444 | 3.26 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 48,506 | 3.4 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 16,090 | 3.47 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29,018 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 46,799 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176,612 | 30.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 97,699 | 16.6% |
| High School Graduate | 97,827 | 16.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31,325 | 5.32% |
| Some College | 109,169 | 18.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 259,877 | 252,321 | 164,027 |
| Black | 204,452 | 186,833 | 65,257 |
| Hispanic | 71,488 | 43,397 | 13,988 |
| Asian | 38,971 | 32,613 | 23,620 |
| Other Race | 34,469 | 18,033 | 4,746 |
| 2+ Races | 31,959 | 25,435 | 11,346 |
| Native American | 2,022 | 1,472 | 367 |
| Islander | 135 | 135 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 63.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,368 | $81,853 | $56,494 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,094 | $111,048 | $68,413 |
| High School Graduate | $34,184 | $38,141 | $29,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,987 | $34,033 | $22,957 |
| Overall | $50,462 | $58,305 | $44,573 |
| Some College | $41,633 | $47,147 | $37,151 |
$50,462
Average Earnings
$58,305
Average Male
$44,573
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.72% of Charlotte residents speak only English, while 22.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 302,168 | 44,877 | 14.85% |
| Hispanic | 132,064 | 27,008 | 20.45% |
| White | 341,910 | 20,551 | 6.01% |
| Other | 65,785 | 16,430 | 24.98% |
| Multiple | 60,747 | 8,014 | 13.19% |
| Asian | 56,901 | 5,319 | 9.35% |
| Native | 3,251 | 428 | 13.17% |
| Islander | 257 | 79 | 30.74% |
11.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.4%
Male Poverty Rate
12.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charlotte is Islander, with 30.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charlotte is White, with 6.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.43% |
| High School | 14.72% |
| Some College | 9.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.64% |
| Male Employed | 4.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,023 | $140,424 |
| Households | $74,070 | $113,613 |
| Married Families | $122,660 | $175,293 |
| Non Families | $55,811 | $75,193 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35,163
Number of Veterans
29,939
Male Veterans
5,224
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10,036 |
| Vietnam | 9,084 |
| First Gulf War | 8,895 |
| Korea | 1,662 |
| World War II | 548 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9,953 |
| 65 to 74 | 7,226 |
| 55 to 64 | 7,079 |
| 75+ | 6,424 |
| 18 to 34 | 4,481 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,076 | 5.5% |
| Black | 15,765 | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 1,748 | 2.02% |
| 2+ Races | 900 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 674 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 608 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 129 | 5.17% |
| Islander | 11 | 4.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.8%
Born in Charlotte
82.58%
Native Born
17.42%
Foreign Born
10.81%
Non Citizen
6.61%
Naturalized
82.58% of Charlotte residents were born in the United States, with 40.8% having been born in North Carolina. 10.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 982,429 | 11,853 | 1.22% |
| 2028 | 970,576 | 11,853 | 1.24% |
| 2027 | 958,723 | 11,853 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 946,870 | 11,853 | 1.27% |
| 2025 | 935,017 | 11,853 | 1.28% |
| 2024 | 923,164 | 11,853 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 911,311 | 15,607 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 895,704 | 12,692 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 883,012 | 7,260 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 875,752 | -12,176 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 887,928 | 13,741 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 874,187 | 13,017 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 861,170 | 17,181 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 843,989 | 17,719 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 826,270 | 18,395 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 807,875 | 15,467 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 792,408 | 18,902 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 773,506 | 18,563 | 2.46% |
| 2011 | 754,943 | 16,497 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 738,446 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 540,828 | 144,894 | 36.6% |
| 1990 | 395,934 | 80,460 | 25.5% |
| 1980 | 315,474 | 74,054 | 30.67% |
| 1970 | 241,420 | 39,856 | 19.77% |
| 1960 | 201,564 | 67,522 | 50.37% |
| 1950 | 134,042 | 33,143 | 32.85% |
| 1940 | 100,899 | 18,224 | 22.04% |
| 1930 | 82,675 | 36,337 | 78.42% |
| 1920 | 46,338 | 12,324 | 36.23% |
| 1910 | 34,014 | 15,923 | 88.02% |
| 1900 | 18,091 | 6,534 | 56.54% |
| 1890 | 11,557 | 4,463 | 62.91% |
| 1880 | 7,094 | 2,621 | 58.6% |
| 1870 | 4,473 | 2,173 | 94.48% |
| 1860 | 2,300 | 1,200 | 109.09% |
| 1850 | 1,100 | -981,329 | -99.89% |