Huntersville, NC

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Population

53,302

3.1% growth

Median Age

37.4


Median Household Income

$93,731

3.42% growth

Poverty Rate

4.67%


Number of Employees

28,093

2.25% growth

Median Property Value

$270,100

4.21% growth

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About

In 2017, Huntersville, NC had a population of 53.3k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $93,731. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Huntersville, NC grew from 51,701 to 53,302, a 3.1% increase and its median household income grew from $90,633 to $93,731, a 3.42% increase.

The population of Huntersville, NC is 76.6% White Alone, 11.4% Black or African American Alone, and 6.56% Hispanic or Latino. 8.17% of the people in Huntersville, NC speak a non-English language, and 96.3% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Huntersville, NC is $270,100, and the homeownership rate is 74.3%. Most people in Huntersville, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntersville, NC is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Huntersville, NC employs 28.1k people. The largest industries in Huntersville, NC are Retail Trade (3,420 people), Finance & Insurance (3,309 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,964 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,333), Finance & Insurance ($92,024), and Manufacturing ($90,156).

Median household income in Huntersville, NC is $93,731. Males in Huntersville, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Huntersville, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$93,731

2017 value

± $5,090

3.42%

1 Year Growth

± 6.9%

Households in Huntersville, NC have a median annual income of $93,731, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $90,633 in 2016, which represents a 3.42% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in Huntersville, NC made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Huntersville, NC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Huntersville, NC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Huntersville, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 62.11

  2. Census Tract 63.04

  3. Census Tract 62.10

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntersville, NC was Census Tract 62.11 with a value of $114,195, followed by Census Tract 63.04 and Census Tract 62.10, with respective values of $110,991 and $107,778.

The following map shows all of the places in Huntersville, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntersville, NC (2.47k out of 52.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,675 ± 301

  2. Black

    485 ± 199

  3. Hispanic

    380 ± 179

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntersville, NC 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

28.1k

2017 Value

± 1,219

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 5.99%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Huntersville, NC grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 27.5k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntersville, NC, are Management Occupations (4,972 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,706 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,816 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntersville, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Huntersville, NC, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (4,972 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,706 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,816 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Huntersville, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.97 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (1.74 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.58 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Huntersville, NC, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($100,086), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($92,625), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($88,904).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.1k

2017 Value

± 1,219

2.25%

1 Year growth

± 5.99%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Huntersville, NC grew at a rate of 2.25%, from 27.5k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntersville, NC, are Retail Trade (3,420 people), Finance & Insurance (3,309 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,964 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntersville, NC, though some of these residents may live in Huntersville, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Huntersville, NC, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (3,420 people), Finance & Insurance (3,309 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,964 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Huntersville, NC has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (4.7 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (2.52 times), and Utilities (1.85 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Huntersville, NC, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,333), Finance & Insurance ($92,024), and Manufacturing ($90,156).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $50.4B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $35.3B

  3. Machinery

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $35.3B and Machinery and $34.5B.

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$407B

2015 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. South Carolina

    $25.6B

  2. Georgia

    $25.4B

  3. Virginia

    $25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

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

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Health

93.6% of the population of Huntersville, NC has health coverage, with 69.7% on employee plans, 3.98% on Medicaid, 6.63% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Huntersville, NC see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1417 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

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.

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

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Health Care Coverage

6.39%

Uninsured

69.7%

Employer Coverage

3.98%

Medicaid

6.63%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntersville, NC declined by 7.45% from 6.91% to 6.39%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Huntersville, NC is home to a population of 53.3k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 6.78% of Huntersville, NC residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Huntersville, NC is composed of 40.8k White Alone residents (76.6%), 6.1k Black or African American Alone residents (11.4%), 3.5k Hispanic or Latino residents (6.56%), 1.38k Two or More Races residents (2.59%), 1.31k Asian Alone residents (2.46%), 110 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.206%), 89 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.167%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Huntersville, NC are Spanish or Spanish Creole (2,169 speakers), Other Asian Languages (241 speakers), and Portuguese or Portuguese Creole (154 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Huntersville, NC was 37.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Huntersville, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Huntersville, NC residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.78%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

6.77%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 6.78% of Huntersville, NC residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntersville, NC was 6.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Huntersville, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 Huntersville, NC residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2017 Citizenship

95.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.3% of Huntersville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Huntersville, NC was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    40.8k ± 1.03k

  2. Black or African American Alone

    6.1k ± 818

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    3.5k ± 865

In 2017, there were 6.69 times more White Alone residents (40.8k people) in Huntersville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.1k Black or African American Alone and 3.5k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Huntersville, NC as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    2,169 speakers (4.68%)

  2. Other Asian Languages

    241 speakers (0.52%)

  3. Portuguese or Portuguese Creole

    154 speakers (0.332%)

8.17% of Huntersville, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Huntersville, NC was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 4.68% of the overall population of Huntersville, NC are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.52% speak Other Asian Languages and 0.332% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    629 ± 143

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    617 ± 193

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    483 ± 159

Huntersville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntersville, NC was $270,100 in 2017, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $259,200 to $270,100, a 4.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntersville, NC is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Huntersville, NC have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Huntersville, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$93,731

Median Household Income

± $5,090

19.5k

Number of Households

± 914

In 2017, the median household income of the 19.5k households in Huntersville, NC grew to $93,731 from the previous year's value of $90,633.

The following chart displays the households in Huntersville, 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.

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Housing

Property Value

$270,100

2017 Median

± $6,662

$259,200

2016 Median

± $6,627

In 2017, the median property value in Huntersville, NC grew to to $270,100 from the previous year's value of $259,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Huntersville, NC 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 Huntersville, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Huntersville, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntersville, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

74.3%

2017 Homeownership

75.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74.3% of the housing units in Huntersville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Huntersville, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntersville, NC have a longer commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Huntersville, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.4%

  2. Worked At Home

    8.73%

  3. Carpooled

    7.39%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Huntersville, NC was Drove Alone, followed by those who Worked At Home and those who Carpooled.

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