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Charlotte

Iowa · 389 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Charlotte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
389
−8%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2843444054655251990201020202024Charlotte
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,899
+76%since 2000
from $15,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(30)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score20.4%(79)
Diversity Score
20
+169%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte, Iowa?

Charlotte, Iowa has about 389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlotte, Iowa?

The typical household in Charlotte, Iowa earns about $53,438 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte, Iowa?

About 16.7% 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 11.3% 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 35 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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