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Charlotte, NC

Founded 1768Mecklenburg CountyElev. 229 m
Population
886,283
Median home
$351,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
184
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Charlotte

With about 886,283 residents, Charlotte is one of North Carolina's notable places. Charlotte was founded in 1768 and sits in Mecklenburg County, and is nicknamed "Hornet's Nest". The median age is 34.4 and the median household income is $78,438. Homes carry a median value of $351,500, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
886,283
Median age
34.4
Median household income
$78,438
Per-capita income
$49,991
Poverty rate
11.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
25 min
Work from home
25.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.7%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black33.7%
Asian6.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.1%
Sales & office20.3%
Service13.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$351,500
Median gross rent
$1,504/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1994
Households
361,100
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Charlotte has 184 public schools — 113 elementary, 23 middle, 28 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 51 schools
Reading37%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ardrey Kell High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cato Middle College High SchoolHighGrades 11–13
Char Eng Early College-UNCCHighGrades 9–13
Charlotte SecondaryHighGrades 6–12charter
Charlotte Teacher Early CollegeHighGrades 9–13
Cochrane Collegiate AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Commonwealth HighHighGrades 9–12charter
East Mecklenburg High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Garinger High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Harding University High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Harper Middle College HighHighGrades 11–13
Hawthorne Academy of Health SciencesHighGrades 9–12
Independence High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Julius L. Chambers High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Charlotte vs North Carolina and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Charlotte.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Mecklenburg County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Charlotte is in Mecklenburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Charlotte was founded in 1768 and sits in Mecklenburg County, nicknamed “Hornet's Nest”. Elevation ~229 m.

Population trend
957K0886,28318502024
Map of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Where Charlotte is
CharlotteRaleighGreensboroDurhamWinston-SalemFayetteville
Historic places

67 on the National Register of Historic Places.

First Presbyterian ChurchOvercarsh HouseMerchants and Farmers National Bank BuildingCharlotte Supply Company BuildingMorrocroftVanLandingham EstateCarey, Philip, BuildingMecklenburg Investment Company Building
Notable people from Charlotte
Billy GrahamChyler LeighCharles DukeBritt RobertsonCody RhodesCharlotte FlairSusan J. HelmsDon SchollanderJohn CockeSeth Curry
People searches in Charlotte
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Nearby cities
Matthews (9 mi)Mint Hill (10 mi)Huntersville (14 mi)Indian Trail (14 mi)Concord (17 mi)Cornelius (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Charlotte, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lyndell Robinson, 33
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28212
AKA X Chaos, Lyndell Robiinson
Mark Anthony Rivers, 56
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28262
AKA Mack Anthony River, Mark River
Mark Kwane Young, 32
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28203
AKA Mark K Young
Marquez Rashad Thompson, 29
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28215
AKA Marquez R Thompson, Marquez Rashad R Thompson
Marcus Martin, 47
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28213
Marcus Ronald Jackson, 35
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28206
AKA Marcus Gutter, Marcus Jackson
Marcus Ramon Jackson, 42
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28208
AKA Marcus R Jackson
Martez Johnson, 36
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28202
AKA Marquell Johnson, Marquell Cortez Johnson
Ryan Schank, 35
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28214
AKA Ryan John Schank
Luis Sherick Sanchez, 37
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28227
AKA Luis S Sanchez
Edward Lewis Thompson, 59
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County
AKA Edward L Thompson, Edward Thompson
Kenneth Collary Harris, 77
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28205
AKA Kenny Harris, Kenneth C Harris
Kenneth Thompson
Charlotte · 28208
Kenneth Thompson, 66
Charlotte · 28208
Kenneth Lamar Thompson, 66
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28208
AKA X Kenny, Ken L Thompson
Kenneth Harding Thomas, 62
Charlotte · Mecklenburg County · 28208
AKA Kenneth Hurding Thomas, Harding Thomas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Charlotte — frequently asked

What is the population of Charlotte, North Carolina?
Charlotte has a population of about 886,283, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Charlotte?
The median home value in Charlotte is $351,500, and the median gross rent is $1,504/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Charlotte face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mecklenburg County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Charlotte?
Charlotte has 184 public schools (113 elementary, 23 middle, 28 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Charlotte?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Charlotte. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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