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Charlotte

Iowa · 394 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Charlotte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,479. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−6%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2843444054655251990201020202024Charlotte
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,479
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,178
+25%since 2000
from $15,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(404)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(339)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(46)
Asian2%(8)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score34.1%(134)
Diversity Score
34
+348%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte, Iowa?

Charlotte, Iowa has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlotte, Iowa?

The typical household in Charlotte, Iowa earns about $39,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlotte, Iowa expensive?

In Charlotte, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte, Iowa?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Charlotte, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlotte, Iowa?

About 11.1% of people in Charlotte, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlotte, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlotte, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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