Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,154,681 | — | #41 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,005 | +15.8% | #370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.5 years | -8.7% | #2,925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $406,800 | +44.3% | #277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,627 | +39.9% | #167 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.8% | #875 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mecklenburg County has a population of 1,154,681, making it the #41 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $87,005, ranking #370 out of 3,222 counties — 15.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Mecklenburg County is $406,800 (+44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,627/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.1%.
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88.5% of residents in Mecklenburg County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has a total population of 1,154,681, making it the 41st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mecklenburg County is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $87,005, which ranks #370 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Mecklenburg County is $406,800, 44.3% above the national median. Renters in Mecklenburg County pay a median gross rent of $1,627 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mecklenburg County, 49.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Mecklenburg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 43.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.0%).
All data for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.