Mecklenburg County's estimated 2026 population is 1,266,399 with a growth rate of 2.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mecklenburg County is the 2nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 923,292 and has seen a growth of 37.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mecklenburg County includes 46.55% White, 30.47% Black or African American, 7.8% other race, 6.15% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (46.55%)
Black or African American (30.47%)
Two or more races (8.61%)
Other race (7.8%)
Asian (6.15%)
Native American (0.39%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526,435 | 46.55% |
| Black or African American | 344,569 | 30.47% |
| Two or more races | 97,368 | 8.61% |
| Other race | 88,166 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 69,579 | 6.15% |
| Native American | 4,355 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 434 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Mecklenburg County's average per capita income is $54,969. Household income levels show a median of $83,765. The poverty rate stands at 10.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $134,867 | $185,697 |
| Families | $105,950 | $152,551 |
| Households | $83,765 | $124,725 |
| Non Families | $58,893 | $80,811 |
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