Charlotte, NC cityscape

28206

Charlotte, NC

Total Population
14,000
Median Household Income
$45,555
Median Home Value
$199,700
Median Rent
$1,127

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,555
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$199,700
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,127
100% above state median
Median Age
33.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Charlotte, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 33.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 26.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,555
-39.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.23 people

Total Households
6,095
Family Households
17.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
27.8%
#2 Industry
Education
19.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.8%
Total Employed Residents:4,158

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
35 workers
Public Transit
9.3%
513 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,522
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.5%
7,068 employed
Labor Force
7,416
335 unemployed
Median Age
33.6 years
Per Capita Income
$30,785
Poverty Rate
26.1%

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