2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,130,906
Mecklenburg County is one of the most populous counties in North Carolina with a population of 1.1M. The median household income is $83,765, 29% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.4%, median home value is $371,200, and 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 102% above the national average.
Population
1,130,906
2023 estimate
Rank #41 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$83,765
Household
Rank #388 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$371,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #283 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
48.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #104 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
16.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
21.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
37% above North Carolina avg·29% above national avg
Poverty Rate
32% above North Carolina avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
28% above North Carolina avg·24% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$51,490
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
71.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
73% above North Carolina avg·77% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
62% above North Carolina avg·64% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
22% below North Carolina avg·24% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% below North Carolina avg·34% below national avg
Housing Units
491,721
Households
455,494
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,800
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
93% above North Carolina avg·102% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above North Carolina avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.9%
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