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Charlotte

Michigan · 9,299 residents · 6.451 sq mi
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Charlotte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,299
+11%since 2000
from 8,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,441 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+14%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Charlotte
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,720
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,473 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,157
+50%since 2000
from $18,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(7,875)
Black0.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(290)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(971)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(8,140)
Black1.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(532)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other1.3%(121)
Diversity Score22.2%(2,067)
Diversity Score
22
+92%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte, Michigan?

Charlotte, Michigan has about 9,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlotte, Michigan?

The typical household in Charlotte, Michigan earns about $53,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlotte, Michigan expensive?

In Charlotte, Michigan, the median home is worth about $105,000, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte, Michigan?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Charlotte, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlotte, Michigan?

About 12.6% of people in Charlotte, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlotte, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlotte, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,216 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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