Charlotte Population

1870–2026

9,300

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Charlotte. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,300-50.05%
20259,305+330.36%
20249,272+200.22%
20239,252+70.08%
20229,245-110.12%
20219,256-340.37%
20209,290+2142.36%
20199,076+120.13%
20189,064-160.18%
20179,080-170.19%

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Charlotte Demographics

34.4median age

Median age

Female33.9 yrs
Male34.6 yrs

Adults

6,954
1,408 seniors · 20%5,546 other adults

Sex

Female 51.7% · 4,794Male 48.3% · 4,483

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 93 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Charlotte Income

$62,681median household income

Median household income

$62,681

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,228

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.1%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Charlotte Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%42%39%
Never married35%38%32%
Divorced16%19%14%
Widowed7%<1%14%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201