North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,154,681 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,205 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 69 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $87,005 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,295 |
| Median Home Value | $406,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 503,071 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 257,167 (51.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 209,360 (41.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36,544 (7.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 466,527 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 270,986 (58.1%) |
The table below compares Mecklenburg County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 9 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 4 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 97th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
