Mecklenburg County, NC Demographics
What is the population of Mecklenburg County?
There are 1,144,062 residents in Mecklenburg County, with a median age of 35. Of this, 48.41% are males and 51.59% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.57% of the resident pool in Mecklenburg County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.31%. Additionally, 10.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 955,254 people in Mecklenburg County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,144,062 | 1.5% |
| Male Population | 553,839 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 590,223 | 1.7% |
Male Population 48.41%
Female Population 51.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 933,194 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 95,073 | 5.1% |
| Not Citizen | 115,795 | 6.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.31%
Not Citizen 10.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,771 | 13.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 91,875 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 27,026 | 5.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 46,250 | -0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 955,254 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.86%
Moved from Same County 8.13%
Moved from Same State 2.39%
Moved from Different State 4.09%
Same House as Last Year 84.52%
What are the employment statistics in Mecklenburg County?
White-collar workers make up 82.01% of the working population in Mecklenburg County, while blue-collar employees account for 17.99%. There are also 122,176 entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County (9.79% of the workforce); 935,846 workers employed in private companies (74.97%); and 102,554 people working in governmental institutions (8.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,023,820 | 103.8% |
| Blue Collar | 224,544 | 106.6% |
White Collar 82.01%
Blue Collar 17.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 122,176 | 112.4% |
| Private Companies | 935,846 | 102.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 102,554 | 104.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 87,788 | 114.7% |
Self Employees 9.79%
Private Companies 74.97%
Governmental Workers 8.22%
Not for Profit Companies 7.03%
How many households are there in Mecklenburg County?
There are a total of 461,039 households in Mecklenburg County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.02% of these Mecklenburg County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.98%. Additionally, 30.19% of households have children and 69.81% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 461,039 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.8% |
| Family Households | 272,104 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 188,935 | 3.3% |
Family Households 59.02%
Non-Family Households 40.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 139,199 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 321,840 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 30.19%
Households without Children 69.81%
What are the median and average incomes in Mecklenburg County?
The average annual household income in Mecklenburg County is $136,128, while the median household income sits at $89,207 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $104,603, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,131. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,873 and $63,111, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $136,128 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $89,207 | 6.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 115,151 | 0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,002,353 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mecklenburg County?
There are 497,735 housing units in Mecklenburg County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1998. Of the 461,039 occupied housing units in Mecklenburg County, 55.91% are owner-occupied, while 44.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $407,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,554 per month in Mecklenburg County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 497,735 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1998 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,118 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,519 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 24,936 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 34,980 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 46,844 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 67,489 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 87,928 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 111,787 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 91,851 | 11.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 10,283 | 141.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 461,039 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 257,767 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 203,272 | 2.9% |
Owner Occupied 55.91%
Renter Occupied 44.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 193,153 | 1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 64,614 | 2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $407,600 | 8.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $376,100 | 8.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,554 | 6.1% |
With Mortgage 74.93%
Without Mortgage 25.07%
What is the level of education in Mecklenburg County?
Approximately 23.06% of the population in Mecklenburg County holds a high school degree (that's 202,331 residents), while 19.13% have attained a college certificate (167,901 locals) and 29.8% have a bachelor's degree (261,493 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 39,497 | 4.2% |
| Some High School | 202,331 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 167,901 | -17.7% |
| Associate Degree | 70,217 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 261,493 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 136,100 | 4.9% |
No High School 4.5%
Some High School 23.06%
Some College 19.13%
Associate Degree 8%
Bachelor's Degree 29.8%
Graduate Degree 15.51%
What is the marital status of Mecklenburg County residents?
A total of 362,027 people in Mecklenburg County have never been married (which represents 38.44% of the total population), while 432,881 of them are wedded (45.97%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 19,074 (2.03%) and 92,572 (9.83%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 362,027 | 2.1% |
| Married | 432,881 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 19,074 | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 35,168 | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 92,572 | 1.6% |
Never Married 38.44%
Married 45.97%
Separated 2.03%
Widowed 3.73%
Divorced 9.83%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mecklenburg County?
The top three means of transportation people in Mecklenburg County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 426,026 residents commute by car, 9,398 prefer going to work by walking and 7,283 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 426,026 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,283 | -12.7% |
| Railroad | 106 | -62.7% |
| Ferryboat | 116 | 127.5% |
| Bicycle | 1,112 | 25.5% |
| Motorcycle | 241 | -19.4% |
| TaxiCab | 1,200 | -19.1% |
| Walk | 9,398 | -2.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Mecklenburg County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28078 | 69,907 | 26,408 | $120,503 | $153,453 |
| 28105 | 45,922 | 17,010 | $104,242 | $125,597 |
| 28134 | 13,121 | 5,028 | $82,947 | $102,077 |
| 28202 | 16,855 | 9,360 | $101,711 | $135,216 |
| 28203 | 18,324 | 10,454 | $103,860 | $159,604 |
| 28204 | 9,744 | 5,716 | $89,207 | $131,642 |
| 28205 | 51,297 | 22,820 | $72,479 | $108,453 |
| 28206 | 14,726 | 6,678 | $51,456 | $76,995 |
| 28031 | 31,021 | 13,088 | $115,746 | $192,020 |
| 28036 | 21,824 | 7,461 | $144,920 | $205,623 |
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.