Mecklenburg County, NC
Living in Mecklenburg County
Bikeability33
Walkability35
Commute49
Public Transit42
Affordability60
Public Safety75
Airports77
Hospitals53
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation+192k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black31%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$982Median Monthly Rent+$284 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mecklenburg County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Mecklenburg County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mecklenburg County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding58
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mecklenburg County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mecklenburg County, NC
Charlotte Leadership Academy
1 miles, N
Trinity Episcopal School
2 miles, S
Brookstone Schools
2 miles, S
Victory Christian Center School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mecklenburg County, NC
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
1 miles, SW
Johnson C Smith University
1 miles, W
Queens University of Charlotte
4 miles, S
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mecklenburg County, NC
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
3 miles, S
Atrium Health University City
6 miles, NE
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mecklenburg County, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
7 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
77 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
82 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
92 miles, S