Charlotte, NC cityscape

28278

Charlotte, NC

Total Population
35,260
Median Household Income
$116,576
Median Home Value
$381,000
Median Rent
$1,634

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$116,576
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$381,000
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,634
100% above state median
Median Age
36.0 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 53.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 3.7%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$116,576
+55.1% 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: 2.85 people

Total Households
12,354
Family Households
62.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
27.9%
#2 Industry
Education
22.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
20.5%
Total Employed Residents:10,183

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.2%
178 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
126 workers
Total Commuting Workers:14,647
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
19,509 employed
Labor Force
20,491
977 unemployed
Median Age
36.0 years
Per Capita Income
$50,468
Poverty Rate
3.7%

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