Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

2.63M

1.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

37.7

0.266% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.7%

2.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,559

5.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$237,300

9.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1.32M

1.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had a population of 2.63M people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $69,559. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew from 2.6M to 2.63M, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $65,725 to $69,559, a 5.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.21%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.86%).

None of the households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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.

93.7% 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 (8,764 degrees awarded in 2021), Central Piedmont Community College (4,084 degrees), and Gaston College (2,915 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was $237,300, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 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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United States North Carolina South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is home to a population of 2.63M people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.5% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents were born outside of the country (276k people).

In 2021, there were 2.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.56M people) in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 589k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 111k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.7%

2021 Citizenship

93.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.7% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.56M ± 1.38k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
589k ± 2.81k
White (Hispanic)
111k ± 3.95k

10.6%

Hispanic Population

278k people

10.6% of the people in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are hispanic (278k people).

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

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
279,078 ± 17,343 people
India
93,885 ± 9,964 people
Honduras
50,888 ± 7,567 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina and South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 279,078 North Carolina and South Carolina residents, followed by India with 93,885 and Honduras with 50,888.

Foreign-Born Population

10.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

276k people

10.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

270k people

As of 2021, 10.5% of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC residents (276k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was 10.4%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
42,206 ± 1,283
Gulf War (2001-)
28,979 ± 1,547
Gulf War (1990s)
24,594 ± 1,251

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC employs 1.32M people. The largest industries in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (157,800 people), Manufacturing (153,895 people), and Retail Trade (150,617 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,333), Finance & Insurance ($85,425), and Utilities ($84,418).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.32M

2021 Value

± 10,420

1.78%

1 Year growth

± 1.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 1.3M employees to 1.32M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, are Management Occupations (160,905 people), Sales & Related Occupations (144,126 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (141,373 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina and South 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

1.32M

2021 Value

± 10,420

1.78%

1 Year growth

± 1.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 1.3M employees to 1.32M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (157,800 people), Manufacturing (153,895 people), and Retail Trade (150,617 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,030

Median earning men ± $536

$36,349

Median earning women ± $379

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,842), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,244), and Information ($66,359).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,560), Public Administration ($45,957), and Information ($44,489).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

21,510
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
15,709
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
15,049
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$31.2M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$20.8M
Manufacturing
$18.6M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 2020, the top outbound North Carolina and South Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $78.6B, followed by Machinery ($71.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($60.9B).

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.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

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
$39.5B
Virginia
$30.6B
Texas
$27.9B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina and South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $39.5B, followed by Virginia with $30.6B and Texas and $27.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina and South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 51.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.953%).

Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, 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 21 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-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC. Showing the available data for North Carolina and South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.953%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

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.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina and South Carolina

North Carolina and South Carolina is currently represented by 21 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 2021, universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC awarded 27,444 degrees. The student population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 39,803 male students and 54,304 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are White (15,399 and 58.8%), followed by Black or African American (5,280 and 20.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2,499 and 9.54%), and Asian (1,109 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,764 and 31.9%), Central Piedmont Community College (4,084 and 14.9%), and Gaston College (2,915 and 10.6%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (3,254 and 11.9%), General Business Administration & Management (1,731 and 6.31%), and Registered Nursing (1,447 and 5.27%).

The median tuition costs in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC are $18,500 for private four year colleges, and $13,584 and $17,246 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 94,107 (42.3% men and 57.7% 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 2021 there were 94,107 students enrolled in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 48,131 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
616 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
663 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
653 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was General Psychology with 616 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
8,764 degrees awarded
Central Piedmont Community College
4,084 degrees awarded
Gaston College
2,915 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 8,764 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 11,144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, which is 0.684 times less than the 16,300 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15,399 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 5,280 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.867% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.745% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.3M), Some college (2.74M), and Bachelors Degree (2.27M).

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-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was $237,300 in 2021, which is 0.969 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $216,700 to $237,300, a 9.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have an average commute time of 27 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.

Median household income in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is $69,559. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was Wake County, NC with a value of $88,471, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $88,465 and $79,416.

Housing

Property

$237,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,413

$661,182

Median Property Taxes

±$6,304

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-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66% 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 66%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC was Wake County, NC with a value of $88,471, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $88,465 and $79,416.

The following map shows all of the counties in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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.

$69,559

Median Household Income

± $587

Number of Households

± 8,231

In 2021, the median household income of the 1M households in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew to $69,559 from the previous year's value of $65,725.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 0.463 and income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (13.1%)
Carpooled (8.41%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.41%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (278k out of 2.59M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

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

89.7% of the population of Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% 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

10.3%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC grew by 1.74% from 10.1% to 10.3%.

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.