Charlotte, NC, US
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Charlotte is located in the state of North Carolina, United States of America. Charlotte has a population of 0.26 percent of the US population. There are 110 neighborhoods, a vast network of streets in Charlotte.
The overall population of Charlotte is 826,060, with median age of 33.9 years. Charlotte residents are 3.9 years younger than average of United States of America, which is 37.8 years. 47.4% of Charlotte population is male, while 52.6% of the population is female.
Bachelor's degree (28.2%) is the most frequent level of education among Charlotte residents. The typical income range for inhabitants of Charlotte is $75,000 to $99,999 (11.8%).
You may find more detailed demographics information about Charlotte, as well as a list of nearby locations, further down this page.
Charlotte Demographics
What is the population of Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Total
826,060
321,004,407
According to 2017 US census figures Charlotte has a population of 826,060 people. This represents 0.26% of the total population of 321,004,407 people in the United States of America.
The data list for total population is as follows:
- Total - 826,060 (0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the gender statistics of Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Male
47.4%
48.8%
Female
52.6%
51.2%
In accordance with data from the 2017 United States Census, Charlotte has 311,118 male inhabitants (47.4 percent) and 345,838 female residents (52.6 percent).
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
Following is the data list for gender statistics:
- Male - 311,118 (47.4% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Female - 345,838 (52.6% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median incomes in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Less than $10k
6%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
13.4%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
14.8%
14%
$40k - $60k
16.9%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
22.1%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
8.3%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
5.1%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
5.6%
5.8%
More than $200k
7.8%
6.3%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most common family income levels in Charlotte are: $60k - $100k (22.1%), $40k - $60k (16.9%) and $25k - $40k (14.8%).
In contrast, the household income levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
In contrast, the household income levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
- Total - 316,481 (100% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Less than $10k - 19,105 (6% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- $10k - $25k - 42,453 (13.4% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- $25k - $40k - 46,781 (14.8% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- $40k - $60k - 53,499 (16.9% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- $60k - $100k - 69,817 (22.1% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- $100k - $125k - 26,171 (8.3% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- $125k - $150k - 16,283 (5.1% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- $150k - $200k - 17,738 (5.6% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- More than $200k - 24,634 (7.8% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the median age statistics in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Total
33.9
37.8
Male
33.1
36.5
Female
34.8
39.1
The average age of a man in Charlotte is 33.1 years old, while the average age of a woman is 34.8 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.
In comparison, the average male age in the United States of America is 36.5, while the average female age is 39.1.
In comparison, the average male age in the United States of America is 36.5, while the average female age is 39.1.
Below is the data for median age statistics:
- Total - 33.9
- Male - 33.1
- Female - 34.8
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the detailed age group statistics in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Less than 18 yrs
24.3%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
9.7%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
17.7%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
22%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
16.6%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
8.6%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.1%
1.9%
As per 2017 US census data Charlotte dominant age group ranges are: less than 18 yrs (24.3%), 35 - 49 years (22%) and 25 - 34 years (17.7%).
Less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%) are the three most prevalent age categories in United States of America.
Less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%) are the three most prevalent age categories in United States of America.
The data list for age groups is as follows:
- Total - 826,060 (100% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Less than 18 yrs - 200,384 (24.3% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 18 - 24 years - 80,241 (9.7% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 25 - 34 years - 146,499 (17.7% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 35 - 49 years - 181,500 (22% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 50 - 64 years - 137,386 (16.6% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- 65 - 84 years - 71,254 (8.6% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- More than 85 yrs - 8,796 (1.1% of Charlotte, 0.1% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the marital status of Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Married
45.1%
50.2%
Never Married
40.5%
33.1%
Divorced
10.2%
10.9%
Widowed
4.1%
5.8%
According to the 2017 US census statistics, the most common marital statuses in Charlotte are: now married (45.1%) and never married (40.5%).
Among the United States of America population, the two largest marriage statuses are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
Among the United States of America population, the two largest marriage statuses are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
The data list for marital status is as follows:
- Total - 656,956 (100% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Married - 296,411 (45.1% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Never Married - 266,181 (40.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Divorced - 67,170 (10.2% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Widowed - 27,194 (4.1% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the level of education in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
No Schooling
1.5%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
9.9%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
15.7%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
2.4%
4%
Unfinished College
20.2%
20.8%
Associate's degree
7.5%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
28.2%
19.1%
Master's degree
11.1%
8.4%
Professional School degree
2.5%
2%
Doctorate degree
1.1%
1.4%
Bachelor's degree (28.2% of the population), unfinished college (20.2%), and high-school diploma (15.7% of population) are the most frequent levels of education in Charlotte as of the 2017 United States Census.
In contrast, the household education levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
In contrast, the household education levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
- No Schooling - 8,090 (1.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Unifinished High-school - 53,956 (9.9% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- High-school Diploma - 85,723 (15.7% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- GED or alt. creds - 12,932 (2.4% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Unfinished College - 110,048 (20.2% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Associate's degree - 40,730 (7.5% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Bachelor's degree - 154,050 (28.2% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
- Master's degree - 60,460 (11.1% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Professional School degree - 13,463 (2.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Doctorate degree - 5,983 (1.1% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the languages spoken in households of Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
English only
78.8%
78.7%
Spanish
12%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
4.3%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
3.4%
3.5%
Other Languages
1.4%
1%
According to 2017 US census statistics, the most used languages in Charlotte are only english (78.8 percent), spanish (12 percent) and other indo-european (4.3 percent).
In contrast, the most prevalent spoken languages in United States of America are: english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
In contrast, the most prevalent spoken languages in United States of America are: english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
Following is the data list for languages spoken statistics:
- Total - 768,767 (100% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- English only - 605,452 (78.8% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Spanish - 92,563 (12% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Other Indo-European - 33,373 (4.3% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Asian and Pacific Islands - 26,355 (3.4% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Other Languages - 11,024 (1.4% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What is the ethnic diversity in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
White
50%
73%
African American
35%
12.7%
American Indian
0.3%
0.8%
Asian
6.2%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0.1%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
2.9%
3.1%
Other
5.5%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the Charlotte, followed by african american (35) and asian (6.2).
The top three largest ethnic diversity groups in United States of America are white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).
The top three largest ethnic diversity groups in United States of America are white (73%), african american (12.7%), and asian (5.4%).
The data list for ethnic diversity is as follows:
- Total - 826,060 (100% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- White - 413,212 (50% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- African American - 289,406 (35% of Charlotte, 0.7% of US)
- American Indian & Alaska Native - 2,523 (0.3% of Charlotte, 0.1% of US)
- Asian - 51,437 (6.2% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 483 (0.1% of Charlotte, 0.1% of US)
- Two or more ethnicities - 23,731 (2.9% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Other - 45,268 (5.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the household type statistics in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Family Households
59.6%
65.9%
Non-family Households
40.4%
34.1%
According to 2017 US census statistics, 59.6% of Charlotte households are made up of families, while just 40.4% of homes are made up of people living alone or with roommates.
In United States of America, where the family unit is more common (65.9%), just 34.1% of households are made up of individuals living alone.
In United States of America, where the family unit is more common (65.9%), just 34.1% of households are made up of individuals living alone.
The data list for household types is as follows:
- Total - 316,481 (100% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Family households, Married-couple family - 127,817 (40.4% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Family households, Other family - 60,863 (19.2% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 15,023 (4.7% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 45,840 (14.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 100,879 (31.9% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 26,922 (8.5% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
- Family Households - 188,680 (59.6% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Non-family Households - 127,801 (40.4% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common employment industries in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Agriculture
0.2%
1.3%
Construction
6.3%
6.4%
Manufacturing
7.5%
10.3%
Wholesale
3.2%
2.7%
Retail
11%
11.4%
Utilities
1%
0.8%
Information
2.7%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
10.9%
4.6%
Real Estate
2.3%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
8.6%
6.9%
Company Management
0.2%
0.1%
Administrative Services
5.5%
4.3%
Educational Services
7.1%
9.3%
Health Care
11.5%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
2.2%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.7%
7.5%
Public Administration
2%
4.7%
Other Services
4.8%
4.9%
According to the findings of the US Census taken in 2017, the most prominent job sectors in Charlotte are the following: health care and social assistance (11.5%), retail trade (11%), finance and insurance (10.9%), and accommodation and food services (8.7%).
Health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%) are the most common employment industries in United States of America.
Health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%) are the most common employment industries in United States of America.
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 724 (0.2% of Charlotte, 0% of US)
- Construction - 27,109 (6.3% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Manufacturing - 32,377 (7.5% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Wholesale - 13,930 (3.2% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Retail - 47,218 (11% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Utilities - 4,136 (1% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Information - 11,801 (2.7% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
- Finance & Insurance - 46,827 (10.9% of Charlotte, 0.7% of US)
- Real Estate - 9,871 (2.3% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Scientific & Technical Services - 37,129 (8.6% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
- Company Management - 686 (0.2% of Charlotte, 0.5% of US)
- Administrative & Waste Management Services - 23,491 (5.5% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
- Educational Services - 30,408 (7.1% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Health Care & Social Assistance - 49,485 (11.5% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 9,531 (2.2% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Accommodation & Food Services - 37,520 (8.7% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Public Administration - 8,426 (2% of Charlotte, 0.1% of US)
- Other Services - 20,662 (4.8% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the most common means of transportation in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Car, Truck or Van
92.6%
89.9%
Public Transportation
3.8%
5.4%
Walk
2.2%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
1.5%
1.9%
Car truck or van (13.8%) is the most common type of transportation to and from work in Charlotte, as reported by the 2017 United States Census.
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Among the United States of America population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
The data list for means of transportation is as follows:
- Car, Truck or Van - 365,973 (92.6% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- Public Transportation - 14,876 (3.8% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Walk - 8,513 (2.2% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 5,748 (1.5% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
What are the commute time statistics in Charlotte?
- Charlotte
- US
Less than 10 mins
9.1%
12.7%
10-15 mins
12.5%
13.6%
15-20 mins
16.7%
15.3%
20-25 mins
17.5%
14.6%
25-30 mins
8.3%
6.4%
30-35 mins
16.7%
13.7%
35-45 mins
7.2%
6.8%
45-50 mins
6.9%
8.1%
60 or more mins
5.2%
8.9%
According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common travel times to work for residents of Charlotte vary from 20-25 minutes to 15-20 minutes and 30-35 minutes.
In comparison United States of America most dominant travel time to work ranges are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes and 30-35 minutes.
In comparison United States of America most dominant travel time to work ranges are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes and 30-35 minutes.
The data list for time of commute is as follows:
- Less than 10 mins - 35,997 (9.1% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- 10-15 mins - 49,266 (12.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 15-20 mins - 66,160 (16.7% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 20-25 mins - 69,010 (17.5% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 25-30 mins - 32,597 (8.3% of Charlotte, 0.4% of US)
- 30-35 mins - 65,792 (16.7% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 35-45 mins - 28,376 (7.2% of Charlotte, 0.3% of US)
- 45-50 mins - 27,193 (6.9% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
- 60 or more mins - 20,719 (5.2% of Charlotte, 0.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.
Charlotte Education
Schools in Charlotte
Twenty-five out of 140 schools in Charlotte are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Based on OpenStreetMap datasets as of 2018-12-10. For more information: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Colleges in Charlotte
Five colleges in Charlotte are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Central Piedmont Community College |
Central Piedmont Community College ? Cato Campus Address: 8120 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC 28215, United States |
Johnson & Wales University |
UNCC Uptown Campus Wheelchair: Yes |
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Universities in Charlotte
Three universities in Charlotte are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Queens University Address: 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte 28274, United States Website: http://www.queens.edu/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Queens University of Charlotte Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7270829 |
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Wheelchair: Yes Website: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1783178 |
UNC Charlotte - Center City Campus |
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Kindergartens in Charlotte
Three kindergartens in Charlotte are displayed. Click the button below for additional information and a map view.
Preschool |
Primrose School at Eastfield Village Operator: Primrose Schools |
Rainbow Station Preschool |
Based on OpenStreetMap datasets as of 2018-12-10. For more information: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Charlotte Locations
Neighborhoods in Charlotte
Streets in Charlotte
- 10th Street Lane
- 2nd Street
- 3364 Road
- 3rd Street
- 50 Street
- 60 Ft Street
- A Drive
- A Avenue
- Aaronda Court
- Abbey Brook Court
- Abbey Court Drive
- Abbey Hill Lane
- Abbey Place
- Abbeydale Drive
- Abbotsbury Court
- Abbotsford Court
- Abbotsinch Court
- Abbotswood Drive
- Abbott Street
- Abbotts Bridge Road
- Abbotts Glen Drive
- Abbottsgate Lane
- Abbywood Lane
- Abeline Road
- Abelwood Road