Mecklenburg County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,259,937, reflecting a 2.15% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mecklenburg County is the 2nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 923,292 and has grown 36.46% since 2010.
Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 34.7 years
There are 890,948 adults, (137,905 of whom are seniors) in Mecklenburg County.
Female: 596,541 (51.7%)
Male: 558,140 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Mecklenburg County includes 44.93% White, 30.05% Black or African American, 8.45% other race, 6.36% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 518,746 | 44.93% |
| Black or African American | 346,988 | 30.05% |
| Two or more races | 112,190 | 9.72% |
| Other race | 97,527 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 73,448 | 6.36% |
| Native American | 5,349 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 433 | 0.04% |
Mecklenburg County 's average per capita income is $57,733. Household income levels show a median of $87,005. The poverty rate stands at 10.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $139,501 | $191,553 |
| Families | $109,705 | $158,392 |
| Households | $87,005 | $128,782 |
| Non Families | $61,313 | $83,701 |
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