Charlotte, NC cityscape

28209

Charlotte, NC

Total Population
23,719
Median Household Income
$92,452
Median Home Value
$532,300
Median Rent
$1,478

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$92,452
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$532,300
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,478
100% above state median
Median Age
33.7 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.

High education levels with 67.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 33.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.6%, below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$92,452
+23.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 1.99 people

Total Households
11,786
Family Households
30.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
37.2%
#2 Industry
Education
18.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.8%
Total Employed Residents:7,969

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.9%
231 workers
Public Transit
5.3%
637 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,044
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.4%
15,327 employed
Labor Force
15,758
403 unemployed
Median Age
33.7 years
Per Capita Income
$74,782
Poverty Rate
9.3%

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