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Charlotte

Tennessee · 1,647 residents (2025 est.) · 4.058 sq mi
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Charlotte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $252,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,164
+88%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
533 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7231K2K2K2K1990201020202024Charlotte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,279 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,622
+77%since 2000
from $15,061 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+8%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+65%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(994)
Black10.7%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,897)
Black6%(129)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(87)
Diversity Score28.2%(611)
Diversity Score
28
+3%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte, Tennessee?

Charlotte, Tennessee has about 2,164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlotte, Tennessee?

The typical household in Charlotte, Tennessee earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlotte, Tennessee expensive?

In Charlotte, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $252,900, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte, Tennessee?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Charlotte, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlotte, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of people in Charlotte, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlotte, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlotte, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,310 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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