Charlotte, North Carolina
City Overview
As of 2007, Charlotte's population is 630,478 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.58 percent.
The median home cost in Charlotte is $253,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Charlotte's cost of living is 9.30% Lower than the U.S. average.
Charlotte public schools spend $5,961 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Charlotte.
The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 3.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Charlotte jobs have Increased by 2.14 percent.
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People
The 2007 Charlotte, NC, population is 630,478. There are 2,601 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Charlotte, NC
The median age is 33.7. The US median is 37.6. 53.17% of people in Charlotte, NC, are married. 9.26% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.39 people. 20.81% of people are married, with children. 9.69% have children, but are single.
Race in Charlotte, NC
53.64% of people are white, 35.12% are black, 4.18% are asian, 0.36% are native american, and 6.78% claim 'Other'.
9.80% of the people in Charlotte, NC, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.20% are non-hispanic).
Charlotte People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Charlotte, NC, is 3.90%, with job growth of 2.14%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.77%.
Charlotte, NC Taxes
Charlotte, NC,sales tax rate is 7.50%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Charlotte, NC Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $30,552, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $54,242.
Charlotte Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.90% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.14% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.77% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $30,552 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $54,242 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.19% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.30% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.56% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.31% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.96% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.16% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.57% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.60% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.07% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.30% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.47% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.33% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.40% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.26% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.13% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.95% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.47% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Charlotte, NC, is $253,600. Home appreciation is 2.10% over the last year. The median age of Charlotte, NC, real estate is 23 years.
Charlotte, NC Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 38.94% of the Charlotte, NC, population. 6.36% of houses and apartments in Charlotte, NC, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Charlotte Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 23 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $253,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 2.10% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 54.56% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.36% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 38.94% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.47 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.72% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.90% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.88% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 6.42% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.33% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.14% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.83% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 15.70% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.47% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.62% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3.33% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.17% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 13.76% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 11.09% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.35% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 18.96% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.34% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.85% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9.79% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.37% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.48% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 272 physicians per capita in Charlotte, NC. The US average is 170.
Charlotte, NC Health Index
Air quality in Charlotte, NC is 17 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Charlotte, NC is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Charlotte Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Charlotte, NC, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Charlotte, NC, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Charlotte Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Charlotte, NC, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 4 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 119.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Charlotte, NC. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 34. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 35 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Charlotte Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Charlotte, NC, schools spend $5,961 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 685 students per librarian, and 383 children per counselor in Charlotte, NC schools.
Charlotte Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Charlotte, NC, takes 27 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Charlotte Transportation SperlingViews
City grows before infrastucture: Charlotte is attempting to grow into a destination city, but has failed to provide a proper infrastructure to allow for all the growth. The streets are years behind in... (read more)transportation: For a relatively large city, the roads here are not able to keep up with te population. There is one rail line that leads from the south end of town into center city.... (read more)city roads: the roads are not well... (read more)Have an opinion about Charlotte? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Charlotte Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Charlotte, NC is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Charlotte, NC is more expensive.
Overall, Charlotte, NC cost of living is 90.70.
Charlotte Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
47.97% of the people in Charlotte, NC are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.53% are Catholic; 32.95% are Protestant; 0.55% are LDS; 3.50% are another Christian faith; 1.22% in Charlotte, NC are Jewish; 0.10% are an eastern faith; 1.12% affilite with Islam.
Charlotte Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 47.97% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.53% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 32.95% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.55% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 13.21% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.36% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.58% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.53% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.75% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 7.52% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.50% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.22% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.12% | 0.54% |
Voting
51.63% of the people in Charlotte, NC are registered as Democrats. 48.00% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.37%.
Charlotte Voting SperlingViews
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