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Mecklenburg County

North Carolina · 1,115,482 residents · 523.608 sq mi
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Mecklenburg County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,240. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
1,115,482
+60%since 2000
from 695,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,130 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 1,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+6%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
447K640K833K1.0M1.2M1990201020202024Mecklenburg County
20241.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,240
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,579 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,627
+49%since 2000
from $27,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,195
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(425,144)
Black27.7%(192,403)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(44,871)
Asian3.1%(21,717)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(460,233)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(498,683)
Black29.1%(324,832)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(169,922)
Asian6.4%(71,583)
Other3.2%(35,686)
Diversity Score84.8%(946,117)
Segregation Score49.8%(555,238)
Diversity Score
85
+28%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has about 1,115,482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina earns about $69,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mecklenburg County, North Carolina expensive?

In Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $253,500, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?

About 10.9% of people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mecklenburg County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 604,049 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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