South Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Demographics
What is the population of South Charlotte?
There are 231,735 residents in South Charlotte, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.25% are males and 51.75% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.96% of the resident pool in South Charlotte, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.92%. Additionally, 11.11% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 193,155 people in South Charlotte currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 231,735 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 111,803 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 119,932 | 0.8% |
Male Population 48.25%
Female Population 51.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 185,306 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 20,682 | 4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 25,747 | 8.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.96%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.92%
Not Citizen 11.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,580 | 35.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 18,979 | -8.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,670 | 6.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,637 | -8.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 193,155 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.13%
Moved from Same County 8.29%
Moved from Same State 1.6%
Moved from Different State 4.64%
Same House as Last Year 84.34%
What are the employment statistics in South Charlotte?
White-collar workers make up 88.82% of the working population in South Charlotte, while blue-collar employees account for 11.18%. There are also 28,920 entrepreneurs in South Charlotte (11.7% of the workforce); 184,024 workers employed in private companies (74.42%); and 16,162 people working in governmental institutions (6.54%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 219,629 | 102.1% |
| Blue Collar | 27,636 | 103.7% |
White Collar 88.82%
Blue Collar 11.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 28,920 | 106.0% |
| Private Companies | 184,024 | 100.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,162 | 108.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18,160 | 109.5% |
Self Employees 11.7%
Private Companies 74.42%
Governmental Workers 6.54%
Not for Profit Companies 7.34%
How many households are there in South Charlotte?
There are a total of 93,910 households in South Charlotte, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.82% of these South Charlotte households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.18%. Additionally, 33.49% of households have children and 66.51% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 93,910 | 0.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.8% |
| Family Households | 59,932 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 33,979 | 0.4% |
Family Households 63.82%
Non-Family Households 36.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 31,451 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 62,460 | -0.7% |
Households with Children 33.49%
Households without Children 66.51%
What are the median and average incomes in South Charlotte?
The average annual household income in South Charlotte is $167,079, while the median household income sits at $113,203 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $119,092, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $138,015. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,584 and $73,472, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $167,079 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $113,203 | -2.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14,972 | 5.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 212,765 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in South Charlotte?
There are 100,522 housing units in South Charlotte, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 93,910 occupied housing units in South Charlotte, 60.75% are owner-occupied, while 39.25% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.74% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $547,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,716 per month in South Charlotte.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 100,522 | -0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 626 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 854 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,376 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,237 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,414 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21,919 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19,993 | -2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18,388 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,807 | 9.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 908 | 91.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 93,910 | 0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 57,048 | -0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 36,862 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 60.75%
Renter Occupied 39.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 41,497 | -1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,551 | -0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $547,400 | 11.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $481,500 | 9.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,716 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 72.74%
Without Mortgage 27.26%
What is the level of education in South Charlotte?
Approximately 15.3% of the population in South Charlotte holds a high school degree (that's 26,706 residents), while 15.47% have attained a college certificate (27,016 locals) and 36.94% have a bachelor's degree (64,496 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,749 | 6.6% |
| Some High School | 26,706 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 27,016 | -19.3% |
| Associate Degree | 11,377 | 2.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 64,496 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 39,242 | 0.9% |
No High School 3.29%
Some High School 15.3%
Some College 15.47%
Associate Degree 6.52%
Bachelor's Degree 36.94%
Graduate Degree 22.48%
What is the marital status of South Charlotte residents?
A total of 57,289 people in South Charlotte have never been married (which represents 30.55% of the total population), while 102,334 of them are wedded (54.57%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,967 (1.58%) and 17,179 (9.16%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 57,289 | 2.9% |
| Married | 102,334 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 2,967 | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7,752 | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 17,179 | 1.6% |
Never Married 30.55%
Married 54.57%
Separated 1.58%
Widowed 4.13%
Divorced 9.16%
What are the most common means of transportation in South Charlotte?
The top three means of transportation people in South Charlotte use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 84,442 residents commute by car, 1,155 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,109 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 84,442 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,155 | 8.4% |
| Railroad | 50 | -10.7% |
| Ferryboat | 27 | 575.0% |
| Bicycle | 81 | 32.8% |
| Motorcycle | 53 | 10.4% |
| TaxiCab | 227 | -8.1% |
| Walk | 1,109 | -4.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.