Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County is home to 1.15 million people. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $87,005.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,154,681 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $87,005 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.4% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.8% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.5% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.2% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $406,800 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,627 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.4% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 17.3% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.5 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cabarrus County
- Gaston County
- Iredell County
- Lincoln County
- Union County
- Lancaster County, South Carolina
- York County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.