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Population

827,121

2.12% growth

Median Age

34.3

Median Household Income

$53,919

-2.28% decline

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Number of Employees

429,365

2.49% growth

Median Property Value

$188,800

8.26% growth

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Charlotte, NC has a population of 827,121 people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $53,919. Between 2014 and 2015 the population of Charlotte, NC grew from 809,974 to 827,121, a 2.12% increase and its median household income declined from $55,178 to $53,919, a -2.28% decrease.

The population of Charlotte, NC is 43.1% White, 34.1% Black, and 13.8% Hispanic. N/A of the people in Charlotte, NC speak a non-English language, and 89.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte, NC are University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with 6,434 graduates, Central Piedmont Community College, with 3,522 graduates, and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, with 822 graduates.

The median property value in Charlotte, NC is $188,800, and the homeownership rate is 52.3%. Most people in Charlotte, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte, NC is 2 cars per household.

Charlotte, NC is a census place located in Mecklenburg County, NC. It borders Concord, NC; Harrisburg, NC; Huntersville, NC; Indian Trail, NC; Marvin, NC; Matthews, NC; Mint Hill, NC; Pineville, NC; Stallings, NC; Weddington, NC& 5 more.

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The economy of Charlotte, NC employs 429,365 people. The economy of Charlotte, NC is specialized in Finance & Insurance; Utilities; and Wholesale trade, which employ respectively 2.38; 1.41; and 1.24 times more people than what would be expected in a location of this size. The largest industries in Charlotte, NC are Healthcare & Social Assistance (50,606), Finance & Insurance (49,572), and Retail trade (46,345), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,500), Utilities ($65,502), and Finance & Insurance ($62,008).

Median household income in Charlotte, NC is $53,919. Males in Charlotte, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,946. The income inequality of Charlotte, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479 which is lower than the national average.

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highest Median Household Income

1. Census Tract 028

2. Census Tract 029.05

3. Census Tract 058.32

In 2015, the census tract with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte, NC was Census Tract 028 with a value of $190,104, followed by Census Tract 029.05 and Census Tract 058.32, with respective values of $179,844 and $162,500.

The following map shows all of the census tracts in Charlotte, NC colored by their Median Household Income.

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Health & Safety

Insurance and Medicare coverage combined with state and county level health and safety statistics for Charlotte, NC. In Mecklenburg County, NC the age groups most likely to have health care coverage are 6-17 and 6-17, men and women, respectively. The location has a 1 to 88 primary care clinician to patient ratio and a Medicare reimbursement average per patient per year of $8,675. Robeson County, NC has the highest prevalence of homicides of any county in North Carolina.

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Insurance Coverage by Age and Gender

The closest comparable data for the census place of Charlotte, NC is from the county of Mecklenburg County, NC.

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Female Majority

Mecklenburg County, NC residents 6-17 years of age are the largest age group with Healthcare Coverage in North Carolina. The age groups most likely to have health care coverage are 6-17 and 6-17, for men and women respectively. Nationally, 6-17 (for men) and 6-17 (for women) are the age groups most likely to have coverage.

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Medicare Enrollment and Reimbursements by Location

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Counties with the most Medicare Enrollees

1. Stokes County, NC $11,225

2. Columbus County, NC $10,830

3. Yadkin County, NC $10,793

At $11,225 Stokes County, NC has the largest amount of Medicare Reimbursements per Enrollee in North Carolina. The next two highest amounts were in Columbus County, NC with $10,830 and in Yadkin County, NC with $10,793.

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Trends in Medicare Enrollment and Reimbursements

The closest comparable data for the census place of Charlotte, NC is from the county of Mecklenburg County, NC.

$8,675

Medicare Reimbursements per Enrollee

Medicare Reimbursements per Enrollee in Mecklenburg County, NC were $8,675 in 2014, but $8,368 in 2013. These numbers represent a 3.67% growth during that year. Medicare Reimbursements per Enrollee in Mecklenburg County, NC are $$913 less than the national average.

Medicare is a Federal program which provides health benefits to older Americans. This chart shows how per enrollee amounts have changed in Charlotte, NC compared to national reimburesments.

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County with the highest prevalence

1. Robeson County, NC 26.8%

2. Scotland County, NC 25.6%

3. Edgecombe County, NC 22.9%

According to the 2017 County Health Rankings, Robeson County, NC has a Adult Smoking Prevalence of 26.8%, the highest value of any county in North Carolina. This represents a -6.29% decline from the previous year, which had a value of 28.6%.

The following map shows all of the counties in North Carolina colored according to their Adult Smoking Prevalence.

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Diversity

Charlotte, NC is home to a population of 827,121 people, from which 89.7% are citizens. The ethnic composition of the population of Charlotte, NC is composed of 356,507 White residents (43.1%), 282,456 Black residents (34.1%), 113,731 Hispanic residents (13.8%), 50,142 Asian residents (6.06%), and 18,790 Two+ residents (2.27%). The most common foreign languages in Charlotte, NC are Spanish (87,251 speakers), Other Asian (6,521 speakers), and African Languages (6,103 speakers), but compared to other places, Charlotte, NC has a relative high number of Gujarati (2,787 speakers), Laotian (1,030 speakers), and Other Asian (6,521 speakers).

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Global Diversity

The closest comparable data for the census place of Charlotte, NC is from the state of North Carolina.

Most common origin

1. Mexico

2. India

3. Germany

relatively high origin

1. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)

2. Congo

3. Other Africa- Not Specified

In 2015, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 255,188 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 48,671 and Germany with 42,104.

When compared to other states, North Carolina has a relatively high number of residents that were born in Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire). In 2015, there were 1,500 people from Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) living in North Carolina, approximately 2.26 times more than would be expected based on national averages.

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most common languages

1. Spanish

2. Other Asian

3. African Languages

relatively high languages

1. Gujarati

2. Laotian

3. Other Asian

150,483 of Charlotte, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is N/A the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Charlotte, NC was Spanish. 10.5% of the overall population of Charlotte, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.79% speak Other Asian and 0.74% speak African Languages, the next two most common languages.

When compared to other census places, Charlotte, NC has a relatively high number of residents that are native Gujarati speakers. In 2015, there were 2,787 native Gujarati speakers living in Charlotte, NC, approximately 2.9 times more than would be expected based on the language's frequency in the US more broadly.

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In 2015 universities in Charlotte, NC awarded 14,026 degrees. The student population of Charlotte, NC is skewed towards females, with 6,062 male students and 7,964 female students. Most students in Charlotte, NC are White (7,437 and 53%), followed by Black or African American (3,239 and 23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (943 and 6.72%), and Unknown (691 and 4.93%). The largest universities in Charlotte, NC by number of graduates are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (6,434 and 45.9%), Central Piedmont Community College (3,522 and 25.1%), and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (822 and 5.86%). The most popular majors in Charlotte, NC are General Business Administration & Management (457 and 3.26%), General Psychology (337 and 2.4%), and Registered Nursing (335 and 2.39%). The median tuition costs in Charlotte, NC are $31,360 for private four year colleges, and $3,628 and $16,799 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most common

1. General Business Administration & Management 457 graduates

2. General Psychology 337 graduates

3. Registered Nursing 335 graduates

relatively high

1. Environmental Science 1 graduates

2. Environmental Studies 1 graduates

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelor's Degree recipients in Charlotte, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 457 graduates.

When compared to other census places, Charlotte, NC has a relatively high number of students obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science. In 2015, there were 1 graduates, which is approximately 2.44 times more than would be expected based on the national percentage of students who graduate with a Environmental Science degree.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelor's Degree from schools in Charlotte, NC according to their major.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Charlotte, NC is $188,800, which is 0.97 times smaller than the national average of $194,500. Between 2014 and 2015 the median property value increased from $174,400 to $188,800, a 8.26% increase. The homeownership rate of Charlotte, NC is 52.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63%. People in Charlotte, NC have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Charlotte, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

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