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Charlotte

Tennessee · 1,656 residents · 4.058 sq mi
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Charlotte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,656
+44%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7231K2K2K2K1990201020202024Charlotte
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,925
+59%since 2000
from $15,061 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,448)
Black6.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3%(49)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other7.4%(122)
Diversity Score36.6%(606)
Diversity Score
37
+34%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte, Tennessee?

Charlotte, Tennessee has about 1,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlotte, Tennessee?

The typical household in Charlotte, Tennessee earns about $45,750 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 $153,600, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte, Tennessee?

About 11.2% 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 10.2% 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 802 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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