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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mecklenburg County

Virginia · 32,380 residents · 625.31 sq mi
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Mecklenburg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,380. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,800. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,380
+11%since 1990
from 29,241 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+9%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Mecklenburg County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,380
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,901 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,171
+63%since 1990
from $10,508 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.4
−1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(17,946)
Black38.4%(11,216)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(55)
Asian0.1%(29)
Diversity Score59.8%(17,478)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(19,017)
Black38.9%(12,589)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(393)
Asian0.3%(95)
Diversity Score61.9%(20,030)
62
+3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

Mecklenburg County, Virginia has about 32,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

The typical household in Mecklenburg County, Virginia earns about $31,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mecklenburg County, Virginia expensive?

In Mecklenburg County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mecklenburg County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

About 15.5% of people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mecklenburg County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mecklenburg County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,139 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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