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Huntersville

North Carolina · 46,773 residents · 41.637 sq mi
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Huntersville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,977. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $243,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% 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
46,773
+87%since 2000
from 24,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+7%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
018K35K53K70K1990201020202024Huntersville
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,977
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,932 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,474
+21%since 2000
from $30,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(21,497)
Black7.3%(1,830)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(968)
Asian1.5%(374)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(7,281)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(36,791)
Black9.2%(4,320)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,441)
Asian2.6%(1,234)
Other1.6%(748)
Diversity Score45%(21,039)
Diversity Score
45
+54%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntersville, North Carolina?

Huntersville, North Carolina has about 46,773 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntersville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Huntersville, North Carolina earns about $80,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntersville, North Carolina expensive?

In Huntersville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $243,000, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Huntersville, North Carolina?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Huntersville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntersville, North Carolina?

About 5.7% of people in Huntersville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntersville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntersville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,759 residents, a change of about 1452 percent over that period.

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

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