Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

2.64M

2.63% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

37.7

0.802% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.7%

7.54% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$66,399

6.98% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$233,900

8.54% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1.35M

3.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had a population of 2.64M people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $66,399. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew from 2.57M to 2.64M, a 2.63% increase and its median household income grew from $62,068 to $66,399, a 6.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.75%), Other (Hispanic) (3.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.82%). 14.3% of the households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 93.8% of the residents in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,035 degrees awarded in 2019), Central Piedmont Community College (3,423 degrees), and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (2,502 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was $233,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%. Most people in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC borders Albemarle, NC, Columbia, SC, Gaffney, SC, Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC, North Wilkesboro, NC, Shelby, NC, Spartanburg, SC, and Winston-Salem, NC.

About the photo: View of Charlotte from the Central Ave. bridge over Independence Blvd.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Diversity

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is home to a population of 2.64M people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 24.3% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents were born outside of the country (641k people).

In 2019, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.58M people) in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 597k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 152k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are Spanish (215,705 speakers), Vietnamese (9,147 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (8,961 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.58M ± 2.78k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
597k ± 6.37k
White (Hispanic)
152k ± 9.87k

10.6%

Hispanic Population

279k people

10.6% of the people in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are hispanic (279k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
215,705 speakers (8.71%)
Vietnamese
9,147 speakers (0.369%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
8,961 speakers (0.362%)

14.3% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was Spanish. 8.71% of the overall population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are native Spanish speakers. 0.369% speak Vietnamese and 0.362% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

24.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

641k people

9.52%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

245k people

As of 2019, 24.3% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents (641k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was 9.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was 37.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina and South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
281,764 ± 17,449 people
India
93,735 ± 9,921 people
Honduras
65,412 ± 8,725 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina and South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 281,764 North Carolina and South Carolina residents, followed by India with 93,735 and Honduras with 65,412.

Citizenship

93.8%

2019 Citizenship

93.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.8% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
41,892 ± 2,820
Gulf War (2001-)
27,992 ± 3,574
Gulf War (1990s)
27,004 ± 2,531

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is $66,399. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was Union County, NC with a value of $85,985, followed by Wake County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $84,215 and $74,299.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,401. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,965. The income inequality in South Carolina is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC employs 1.35M people. The largest industries in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (169,448 people), Manufacturing (154,976 people), and Retail Trade (147,164 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($81,318), Utilities ($74,148), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,335).

Wages

Median Household Income

$66,399

2019 value

± $1,371

6.98%

1 Year Growth

± 2.3%

Households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have a median annual income of $66,399, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,068 in 2018, which represents a 6.98% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina and South Carolina.

$64,597

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,174

$48,401

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $831

$62,069

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,506

$44,965

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,052

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina and South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina and South Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$65,628 ± $4,429
White
$54,443 ± $852
Two or More Races
$37,867 ± $3,715

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$65,179 ± $9,434
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$59,283 ± $12,739
White
$52,982 ± $1,123

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina and South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is from North Carolina and South Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.426% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.459 and income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina and South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was Union County, NC with a value of $85,985, followed by Wake County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $84,215 and $74,299.

The following map shows all of the counties in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (294k out of 2.51M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
150,870 ± 2,983
Black
97,811 ± 2,512
Hispanic
55,781 ± 1,857

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.35M

2019 Value

± 21,302

3.77%

1 Year growth

± 2.12%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew at a rate of 3.77%, from 1.3M employees to 1.35M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, are Management Occupations (166,969 people), Sales & Related Occupations (146,607 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (141,793 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (166,969 people), Sales & Related Occupations (146,607 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (141,793 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.26 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.21 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.16 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($80,716), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($78,498), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,011).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.35M

2019 Value

± 21,302

3.77%

1 Year growth

± 2.12%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew at a rate of 3.77%, from 1.3M employees to 1.35M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (169,448 people), Manufacturing (154,976 people), and Retail Trade (147,164 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (169,448 people), Manufacturing (154,976 people), and Retail Trade (147,164 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.68 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.68 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.49 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($81,318), Utilities ($74,148), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,335).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina and South Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina and South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina and South Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $65.8B, followed by Machinery ($65.7B) and Pharmaceuticals ($46.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina and South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina and South Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

$252B

2018 Value in South Carolina

$524B

Projected 2045 Value in South Carolina

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound South Carolina trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 108% to $524B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina and South Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina and South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$47.3B
Virginia
$28.4B
Texas
$24.7B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina and South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $47.3B, followed by Virginia with $28.4B and Texas and $24.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina and South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 51.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.62%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr, Thom Tillis, Lindsey Graham, and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina and South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina and South Carolina is currently represented by 20 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.4%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.5%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.62%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina and South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 51.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (44.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.62%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina and South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

51.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina and South Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina and South Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina and South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina and South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina and South Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Richard Burr, Thom Tillis, Lindsey Graham, and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing North Carolina and South 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 and South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina and South Carolina

North Carolina and South Carolina is currently represented by 20 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 and South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC awarded 25,470 degrees. The student population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is skewed towards women, with 41,989 male students and 55,712 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are White (14,419 and 59.7%), followed by Black or African American (4,945 and 20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2,125 and 8.79%), and Unknown (894 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,035 and 31.5%), Central Piedmont Community College (3,423 and 13.4%), and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (2,502 and 9.82%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,988 and 11.7%), General Business Administration & Management (1,735 and 6.81%), and Information Technology (905 and 3.55%).

The median tuition costs in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are $18,500 for private four year colleges, and $13,248 and $17,246 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
505 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
732 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
580 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was General Biological Sciences with 505 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
8,035 degrees awarded
Central Piedmont Community College
3,423 degrees awarded
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
2,502 degrees awarded

$13,248

Median In-State Public

$18,500

Median Private

In 2019, the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 8,035 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

10,894

Degrees Awarded to Men

14,576

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 10,894 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, which is 0.747 times less than the 14,576 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
14,419 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,945 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,125 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was White students. These 14,419 degrees mean that there were 2.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,945 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was $233,900 in 2019, which is 0.973 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $215,500 to $233,900, a 8.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is 65.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$233,900

2019 Median

± $3,580

$215,500

2018 Median

± $3,571

In 2019, the median property value in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew to to $233,900 from the previous year's value of $215,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$66,399

Median Household Income

± $1,371

982k

Number of Households

± 17,291

In 2019, the median household income of the 982k households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew to $66,399 from the previous year's value of $62,068.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

65.4%

2019 Homeownership

65.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65.4% of the housing units in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (8.53%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2019, 78.9% of workers in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.53%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

89.2% of the population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.8%

Uninsured

52.7%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew by 3.65% from 10.4% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.