Charlotte, North Carolina

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
875,045
Population
$74,070
Median Income
$312,800
Home Value
34.5
Median Age

Demographics

Charlotte has a population of 875,045 with a median age of 34.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
43.1%
Black
35.2%
Hispanic
15.3%
Asian
6.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population875,045
Median Age34.5
White43.1%
Black or African American35.2%
Asian6.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Charlotte is $74,070, which is 1.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $47,476. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

$74,070
Median Household Income
$47,476
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Charlotte, 89.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
89.7%
Bachelor's+
46.6%
Graduate+
16.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher89.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher46.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree16.6%

Housing

The median home value in Charlotte is $312,800, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,399. The homeownership rate is 52.1%.

$312,800
Median Home Value
$1,399/mo
Median Rent
52.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$312,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,399
Homeownership Rate52.1%
Vacancy Rate7.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Charlotte, North Carolina?
The population of Charlotte, North Carolina is 875,045 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The median household income in Charlotte, North Carolina is $74,070. This is 1.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The median home value in Charlotte, North Carolina is $312,800. The median monthly rent is $1,399.
What percentage of people in Charlotte have a college degree?
In Charlotte, North Carolina, 46.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 89.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Charlotte, North Carolina an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Charlotte, North Carolina is 4.2x (median home value $312,800 vs. median income $74,070), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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