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World Population Review
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Population 2021
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina's estimated population is 1,143,570 with a growth rate of 1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is the 3rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 923,242 and has seen a growth of 23.86% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,143,570 | 16,610 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 1,126,960 | 16,600 | 1.50% |
| 2019 | 1,110,360 | 16,610 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 1,093,750 | 15,620 | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 1,078,130 | 21,230 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 1,056,900 | 23,660 | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 1,033,240 | 23,010 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 1,010,230 | 19,553 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 990,677 | 23,614 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 967,063 | 23,240 | 2.46% |
| 2011 | 943,823 | 20,581 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 923,242 | 411,809 | 80.52% |
| 1990 | 511,433 | 107,163 | 26.51% |
| 1980 | 404,270 | 49,614 | 13.99% |
| 1970 | 354,656 | 82,545 | 30.34% |
| 1960 | 272,111 | 75,059 | 38.09% |
| 1950 | 197,052 | 45,226 | 29.79% |
| 1940 | 151,826 | 23,855 | 18.64% |
| 1930 | 127,971 | 47,276 | 58.59% |
| 1920 | 80,695 | 13,664 | 20.38% |
| 1910 | 67,031 | 11,763 | 21.28% |
| 1900 | 55,268 | 12,595 | 29.52% |
| 1890 | 42,673 | 8,498 | 24.87% |
| 1880 | 34,175 | 9,876 | 40.64% |
| 1870 | 24,299 | 6,925 | 39.86% |
| 1860 | 17,374 | 3,460 | 24.87% |
| 1850 | 13,914 | -4,359 | -23.85% |
| 1840 | 18,273 | -1,800 | -8.97% |
| 1830 | 20,073 | 3,178 | 18.81% |
| 1820 | 16,895 | 2,623 | 18.38% |
| 1810 | 14,272 | 3,833 | 36.72% |
| 1800 | 10,439 | -956 | -8.39% |
| 1790 | 11,395 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.47%
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State
Founded
November 6, 1762
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
923,242
Growth Since 2010
23.86%
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 577,943 | 53.79% |
| Black or African American | 339,021 | 31.55% |
| Asian | 62,922 | 5.86% |
| Some Other Race | 60,010 | 5.59% |
| Two or More Races | 29,859 | 2.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,166 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 554 | 0.05% |
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Population by Race
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Population by Age
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 411,097 | 2.58 | 56.4 |
| Married | 179,421 | 3.27 | 75.8 |
| Non Family | 159,745 | 1.32 | 41.5 |
| Female | 53,877 | 3.59 | 39.7 |
| Male | 18,054 | 3.68 | 45.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33,602 | 4.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36,475 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 122,512 | 16.99% |
| Some College | 143,394 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 57,791 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215,134 | 29.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 112,014 | 15.54% |
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 371,500 | 358,529 | 214,490 |
| Black | 218,140 | 198,413 | 67,373 |
| Hispanic | 75,556 | 46,877 | 13,818 |
| Asian | 43,173 | 35,576 | 25,103 |
| Other Race | 31,540 | 17,515 | 4,079 |
| 2+ Races | 12,448 | 11,502 | 5,858 |
| Native American | 3,024 | 1,830 | 483 |
| Islander | 231 | 198 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.15%.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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$43,202
Average Earnings
$50,592
Average Male
$37,832
Average Female
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Language by Age
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Language
80.00% of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 20.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.29% of the population.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Language
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 333,498 | 50,300 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 141,120 | 30,955 | 21.94% |
| White | 495,604 | 30,254 | 6.10% |
| Other | 59,445 | 15,647 | 26.32% |
| Asian | 62,264 | 6,786 | 10.90% |
| Multiple | 29,275 | 4,624 | 15.80% |
| Native | 4,116 | 1,043 | 25.34% |
| Islander | 536 | 37 | 6.90% |
11.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
12.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is Other, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is White, with 6.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.25%.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Poverty
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Poverty Rate by Education
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Marriage
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.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Marital Status
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Veterans by War
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,463 | 6.42% |
| Black | 16,600 | 6.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,789 | 1.98% |
| Other Race | 669 | 1.77% |
| 2+ Races | 520 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 443 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 94 | 2.87% |
| Islander | 85 | 26.48% |
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Veterans by Race
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
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6.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
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71%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Employment by Age
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Employment by Race
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.64%
Native Born
15.36%
Foreign Born
9.79%
Non Citizen
5.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.64% of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 40.59% having been born in North Carolina. 9.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990