Mecklenburg County, NC

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Population

1.09M

1.58% growth

Poverty Rate

13.4%


Median Age

35.2


Median Household Income

$63,967

2.47% decline

Number of Employees

587,011

2.61% growth

Median Property Value

$253,000

8.07% growth

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About

In 2018, Mecklenburg County, NC had a population of 1.09M people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $63,967. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Mecklenburg County, NC grew from 1.08M to 1.09M, a 1.58% increase and its median household income declined from $65,588 to $63,967, a -2.47% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mecklenburg County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.26%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.16%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (5.98%). 20.6% of the people in Mecklenburg County, NC speak a non-English language, and 90% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mecklenburg County, NC are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (7,158 degrees awarded in 2017), Central Piedmont Community College (2,997 degrees), and Queens University of Charlotte (705 degrees).

The median property value in Mecklenburg County, NC is $253,000, and the homeownership rate is 55.9%. Most people in Mecklenburg County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mecklenburg County, NC is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesNorth CarolinaCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

The economy of Mecklenburg County, NC employs 587k people. The largest industries in Mecklenburg County, NC are Finance & Insurance (67,513 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (63,027 people), and Retail Trade (59,355 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($87,045), Finance & Insurance ($75,592), and Utilities ($71,542).

Median household income in Mecklenburg County, NC is $63,967. Males in Mecklenburg County, NC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,552. The income inequality in Mecklenburg County, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,967

2018 value

± $2,090

-2.47%

1 Year Growth

± 4.28%

Households in Mecklenburg County, NC have a median annual income of $63,967, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,588 in 2017, which represents a -2.47% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$62,551

Average Male Salary

± $1,091

$47,552

Average Female Salary

± $846

In 2018, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina 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

    $66,551 ± $4,420

  2. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $53,592 ± $28,568

  3. White

    $52,871 ± $810

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2018 Wage GINI

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.556% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 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 28

  2. Census Tract 29.05

  3. Census Tract 64.04

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mecklenburg County, NC was Census Tract 28 with a value of $211,250, followed by Census Tract 29.05 and Census Tract 64.04, with respective values of $207,500 and $175,781.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mecklenburg County, 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

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mecklenburg County, NC (136k out of 1.02M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. 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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    59,533 ± 1,814

  2. White

    50,489 ± 1,693

  3. Hispanic

    32,160 ± 1,329

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mecklenburg County, NC is Black, followed by White 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

587k

2018 Value

± 13,760

2.61%

1 Year growth

± 3.21%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Mecklenburg County, NC grew at a rate of 2.61%, from 572k employees to 587k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mecklenburg County, NC, are Management Occupations (72,504 people), Sales & Related Occupations (66,737 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (65,689 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mecklenburg County, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Mecklenburg County, NC, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (72,504 people), Sales & Related Occupations (66,737 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (65,689 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mecklenburg County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.63 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.37 times), and Management Occupations (1.22 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Mecklenburg County, NC, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($93,599), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($90,027), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($85,391).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

587k

2018 Value

± 13,760

2.61%

1 Year growth

± 3.21%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Mecklenburg County, NC grew at a rate of 2.61%, from 572k employees to 587k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mecklenburg County, NC, are Finance & Insurance (67,513 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (63,027 people), and Retail Trade (59,355 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mecklenburg County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Mecklenburg County, 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 Mecklenburg County, NC, by number of employees, are Finance & Insurance (67,513 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (63,027 people), and Retail Trade (59,355 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Mecklenburg County, NC has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (2.48 times higher than expected), Information (1.39 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.35 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Mecklenburg County, NC, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($87,045), Finance & Insurance ($75,592), and Utilities ($71,542).

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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

    $54.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $41.2B

  3. Machinery

    $40B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($41.2B) and Machinery ($40B).

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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$443B

2020 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

42.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 42.7% 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

    $28.4B

  2. Virginia

    $28.1B

  3. Georgia

    $28B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $28.4B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $28B.

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

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Health

88.5% of the population of Mecklenburg County, NC has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 7.92% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Mecklenburg County, NC see 1150 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (1134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1469 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 405 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

1,150 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Mecklenburg County, NC see an average of 1,150 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (1,134 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mecklenburg County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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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

11.5%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

7.92%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mecklenburg County, NC grew by 4.38% from 11% to 11.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mecklenburg County, 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

Mecklenburg County, NC is home to a population of 1.09M people, from which 90% are citizens. As of 2017, 14.4% of Mecklenburg County, NC residents were born outside of the country (155k people).

In 2018, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (505k people) in Mecklenburg County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 341k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 68.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Mecklenburg County, NC are Spanish (119,250 speakers), Hindi (7,870 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (6,787 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

34

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Mecklenburg County, NC was 35.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Mecklenburg County, NC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Mecklenburg County, NC residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

14.4%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

155k people

14.1%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

148k people

As of 2017, 14.4% of Mecklenburg County, NC residents (155k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mecklenburg County, NC was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    229,977 ± 11,643 people

  2. India

    71,606 ± 6,547 people

  3. Honduras

    31,466 ± 4,348 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,977 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 71,606 and Honduras with 31,466.

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Citizenship

90%

2018 Citizenship

89.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 90% of Mecklenburg County, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Mecklenburg County, NC was 89.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mecklenburg County, NC

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    505k ± 1.02k

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    341k ± 4.06k

  3. White (Hispanic)

    68.4k ± 6.25k

In 2018, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (505k people) in Mecklenburg County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 341k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 68.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Mecklenburg County, NC as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    119,250 speakers (11.7%)

  2. Hindi

    7,870 speakers (0.771%)

  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)

    6,787 speakers (0.665%)

20.6% of Mecklenburg County, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Mecklenburg County, NC was Spanish. 11.7% of the overall population of Mecklenburg County, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.771% speak Hindi and 0.665% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    12,452 ± 1,459

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    12,215 ± 2,050

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    11,282 ± 1,834

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

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Education

In 2017, universities in Mecklenburg County, NC awarded 13,571 degrees. The student population of Mecklenburg County, NC is skewed towards women, with 27,281 male students and 31,456 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mecklenburg County, NC are White (7,094 and 56.6%), followed by Black or African American (2,843 and 22.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,144 and 9.13%), and Asian (516 and 4.12%).

The largest universities in Mecklenburg County, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (7,158 and 52.7%), Central Piedmont Community College (2,997 and 22.1%), and Queens University of Charlotte (705 and 5.19%).

The most popular majors in Mecklenburg County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,193 and 8.79%), General Business Administration & Management (787 and 5.8%), and Registered Nursing (509 and 3.75%).

The median tuition costs in Mecklenburg County, NC are $31,158 for private four year colleges, and $3,812 and $17,246 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Finance

    359 degrees awarded

  2. General Psychology

    478 degrees awarded

  3. Registered Nursing

    359 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mecklenburg County, NC was General Finance with 359 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mecklenburg County, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    7,158 degrees awarded

  2. Central Piedmont Community College

    2,997 degrees awarded

  3. Queens University of Charlotte

    705 degrees awarded

$3,812

Median In-State Public

$31,158

Median Private

In 2017, the Mecklenburg County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 7,158 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

5,617

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,954

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 5,617 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mecklenburg County, NC, which is 0.706 times less than the 7,954 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    7,094 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    2,843 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    1,144 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Mecklenburg County, NC were to White students. These 7,094 degrees mean that there were 2.5 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,843 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mecklenburg County, NC was $253,000 in 2018, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $234,100 to $253,000, a 8.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Mecklenburg County, NC is 55.9%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Mecklenburg County, NC have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Mecklenburg County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$253,000

2018 Median

± $5,975

$234,100

2017 Median

± $5,190

In 2018, the median property value in Mecklenburg County, NC grew to to $253,000 from the previous year's value of $234,100.

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

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Household Income

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$63,967

Median Household Income

± $2,090

418k

Number of Households

± 10,164

In 2018, the median household income of the 418k households in Mecklenburg County, NC declined from $63,967 from the previous year's value of $65,588.

The following chart displays the households in Mecklenburg County, 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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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

55.9%

2018 Homeownership

56.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 55.9% of the housing units in Mecklenburg County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

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

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Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mecklenburg County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Mecklenburg County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    76.1%

  2. Carpooled

    8.99%

  3. Worked At Home

    8.55%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Mecklenburg County, NC was Drove Alone (76.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.99%) and those who Worked At Home (8.55%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mecklenburg County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mecklenburg County, NC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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