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Mecklenburg County

Virginia · 30,319 residents · 625.31 sq mi
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Mecklenburg County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,224. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,319
−6%since 2000
from 32,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+22%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,224
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,380 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,048
+63%since 2000
from $17,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(19,017)
Black38.9%(12,589)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(393)
Asian0.3%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(20,030)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(17,864)
Black34.2%(10,364)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(821)
Asian0.7%(205)
Other1.7%(510)
Diversity Score64.7%(19,610)
Segregation Score25.2%(7,628)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

Mecklenburg County, Virginia has about 30,319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mecklenburg County, Virginia earns about $50,224 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 $148,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia?

About 23.1% 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 17.0% 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 1,078 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9302.01Census Tract 9308Census Tract 9303Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9304.02Census Tract 9307Census Tract 9304.01Census Tract 9306Census Tract 9302.02Census Tract 9301.04Census Tract 9305Census Tract 9301.03
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 23970ZIP 23924ZIP 23927ZIP 23950ZIP 23917ZIP 23919ZIP 23915ZIP 24529ZIP 23968ZIP 24580
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