Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

123,272

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.1

1.53% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.6%

7.36% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$59,789

2.74% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$298,500

12.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

61,968

1.54% 1-year growth

About

31.1% of the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.7% of the residents in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,573 degrees awarded in 2023) and No Grease Barber School (10 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was $298,500, and the homeownership rate was 40.7%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC borders Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Mecklenburg County (North)--Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC, and Mecklenburg County (East)--Mint Hill & Matthews (North) Towns PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 123k people, from which 82.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.4% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (28.9k people).

In 2024, there were 1.94 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (53k people) in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 19.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Spanish (24,401 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,868 households), and Other Languages of Asia (1,242 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,989

Women

52.9%

56,924

Men

47.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 120,913 inhabitants, with 47.1% men, and 52.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

82.7%

2024 Citizenship

84%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 82.7% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 84%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53k ± 3.23k
White (Non-Hispanic)
27.3k ± 1.9k
Other (Hispanic)
19.4k ± 2.2k

24.1%

Hispanic Population

29.7k people

24.1% of the people in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are hispanic (29.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,679 ± 1,806 people
El Salvador
2,699 ± 1,261 people
Honduras
2,354 ± 1,180 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,679 Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,699 and Honduras with 2,354.

Foreign-Born Population

23.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

28.9k people

22.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

26.8k people

As of 2024, 23.4% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents (28.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 22.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,401 households (21.2%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,868 households (1.62%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,242 households (1.08%)

31.1% of the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 21.2% of the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,583 ± 491
Vietnam
990 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
891 ± 287

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC employs 62k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC were Construction (6,106 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,552 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,994 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($115,925), Other administrative & other support services ($110,554), and Computer Systems Design ($98,461).

Males in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,302. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,016

Women

51.7%

29,952

Men

48.3%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2023 was 61,968 people, with 51.7% woman, and 48.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

62k

2023 Value

1.54%

1 Year growth

± 1.54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 61k employees to 62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,377 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,228 people), and Customer service representatives (2,190 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62k

2023 Value

1.54%

1 Year growth

± 1.54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 61k employees to 62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, are Construction (6,106 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,552 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,994 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,176

Median earning men ± $1,872

$38,562

Median earning women ± $2,702

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,091), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,606), and Information ($67,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,621), Public Administration ($53,807), and Wholesale Trade ($53,235).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2023, universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC awarded 8,583 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 14,903 male students and 15,410 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are White (4,544 and 58.6%), Black or African American (1,223 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (909 and 11.7%), and Asian (634 and 8.18%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,573 and 99.9%) and No Grease Barber School (10 and 0.117%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Computer Science (1,027 and 12%), Teacher Education & Professional Development (401 and 4.67%), and General Business Administration & Management (386 and 4.5%).

The median tuition cost in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $3,812 for in-state students and $18,474 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 30,313 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 30,313 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,209 records, of which 47.7% were women and 52.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
383 degrees awarded
General Psychology
367 degrees awarded
Computer Science
644 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was General Finance with 383 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
8,573 degrees awarded
No Grease Barber School
10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 8,573 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 4,073 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, which is 0.903 times less than the 4,510 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,544 degrees mean that there were 3.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,223 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($3,812) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,402) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.9% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.22% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2023 were Some college (23.3k), High School or Equivalent (19.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was $298,500 in 2024, which is 0.897 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $265,000 to $298,500, a 12.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is 40.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$298,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,792

$19,604

Median Property Taxes

±$1,160

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.7%

Homeownership

2024

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 40.7% of the housing units in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,789

Median Household Income

± $2,571

48.2k

Number of Households

± 2,136

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew to $59,789 from the previous year's value of $58,194.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2023 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

0.42

2022 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.727% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (56%)
Worked At Home (29.8%)
Carpooled (9.07%)

In 2024, 56% of workers in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC (19.3k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.4% of the population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 7.29% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 30.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.88% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.6%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

7.29%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew by 1.21% from 17.4% to 17.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.