Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

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2022 Population

120,192

0.149% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

32.1

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

15.8%

6.81% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$55,270

8.36% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$229,600

25.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

61,030

0.886% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC had a population of 120k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $55,270. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew from 120,013 to 120,192, a 0.149% increase and its median household income grew from $51,006 to $55,270, a 8.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.3%), Other (Hispanic) (12.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.8%).

28.4% 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.

83.9% 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 (8,666 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was $229,600, and the homeownership rate was 41.6%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 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 120k people, from which 83.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 21.9% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (26.3k people).

In 2022, there were 1.96 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55k people) in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28k White (Non-Hispanic) and 15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Spanish (20,022 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,900 households), and Other Languages of Asia (1,455 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,084

Women

52.5%

57,104

Men

47.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,188 inhabitants, with 47.5% men, and 52.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

83.9%

2022 Citizenship

83.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 83.9% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 83.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
55k ± 3.63k
White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 2.38k
Other (Hispanic)
15k ± 1.97k

20.3%

Hispanic Population

24.4k people

20.3% of the people in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are hispanic (24.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,505 ± 1,779 people
India
2,384 ± 1,187 people
El Salvador
2,191 ± 1,139 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,505 Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents, followed by India with 2,384 and El Salvador with 2,191.

Foreign-Born Population

21.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26.3k people

21.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26k people

As of 2022, 21.9% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents (26.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 21.6%, 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
20,022 households (17.8%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,900 households (1.69%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,455 households (1.3%)

28.4% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 17.8% 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-)
1,450 ± 438
Gulf War (1990s)
1,112 ± 289
Vietnam
1,093 ± 232

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC employs 61k people. The largest industries in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Construction (5,859 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,185 people), and Banking & related activities (3,238 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($123,978), Motion pictures & video industries ($121,565), and Offices of dentists ($105,560).

Males in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,363. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,770

Women

48.6%

31,485

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 61,255 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

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

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Occupations

61k

2022 Value

0.886%

1 Year growth

± 0.886%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.886%, from 60.5k employees to 61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,229 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,114 people), and Customer service representatives (1,859 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61k

2022 Value

0.886%

1 Year growth

± 0.886%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.886%, from 60.5k employees to 61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,859 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,185 people), and Banking & related activities (3,238 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

$40,332

Median earning men ± $2,043

$34,392

Median earning women ± $1,408

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,625), Information ($62,708), and Public Administration ($62,359).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,143), Information ($48,537), and Public Administration ($46,891).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC awarded 8,666 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 14,578 male students and 14,973 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are White (4,767 and 59.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,268 and 15.7%), Hispanic or Latino (869 and 10.8%), and Asian (637 and 7.9%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,666 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Computer Science (784 and 9.05%), Teacher Education & Professional Development (438 and 5.05%), and General Psychology (405 and 4.67%).

The median tuition cost in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $3,812 for in-state students and $17,936 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 29,551 (49.3% men and 50.7% 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 2022 there were 29,551 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,681 records, of which 48.2% were women and 51.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
396 degrees awarded
General Finance
380 degrees awarded
Computer Science
593 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was General Psychology with 396 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

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,666 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 8,666 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,935 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, which is 0.832 times less than the 4,731 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,767 degrees mean that there were 3.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,268 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 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,402) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 1.9% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.42% 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 2022 were Some college (23.6k), High School or Equivalent (19.7k), and Bachelors Degree (17.2k).

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 $229,600 in 2022, which is 0.814 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $182,600 to $229,600, a 25.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is 41.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.7 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.

Median household income in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is $55,270. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

Housing

Property

$229,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,296

$19,524

Median Property Taxes

±$1,144

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 $800 - $1,499 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

41.6%

Homeownership

2022

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 41.6% 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 43%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$55,270

Median Household Income

± $2,654

47k

Number of Households

± 1,998

In 2022, the median household income of the 47k households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew to $55,270 from the previous year's value of $51,006.

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

0.42

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

0.404

2021 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.1% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (64.1%)
Worked At Home (19.6%)
Carpooled (10.8%)

In 2022, 64.1% of workers in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.8%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% 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

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC (18.1k out of 115k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 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 White.

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 42.7% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 6.87% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

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 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.27% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.6%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

6.87%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC declined by 3.38% from 18.2% 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.