Charlotte, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Charlotte, North Carolina is 886,283 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in North Carolina. The median household income is $78,438, the median home value is $351,500, and the median age is 34.4.

The population has grown 27.8% since 2010 (738,444 → 943,476).

886,283

Population

2844

People / sq mi

$78,438

Median Income

$351,500

Median Home Value

Charlotte covers 311.6 sq mi of land at 2844 people per square mile.

About Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is a city in North Carolina with a population of 886,283. It ranks #1 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 34.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Charlotte is $78,438, above the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $351,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,504. The homeownership rate of 51.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Charlotte reflects 47.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.0 minutes each way.

Charlotte city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Charlotte city had a population of 738,444 in 2010 and 943,476 in 2024, a 27.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 943,476 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.77%.

943,476

Population (2024)

738,444

Population (2010)

943,476

Peak (2024)

1.77%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	738,444	-	-	estimate
2011	754,829	+16,385	+2.22%	estimate
2012	773,264	+18,435	+2.44%	estimate
2013	792,047	+18,783	+2.43%	estimate
2014	807,400	+15,353	+1.94%	estimate
2015	825,668	+18,268	+2.26%	estimate
2016	843,117	+17,449	+2.11%	estimate
2017	860,002	+16,885	+2.00%	estimate
2018	872,514	+12,512	+1.45%	estimate
2019	885,708	+13,194	+1.51%	estimate
2020	874,948	-10,760	-1.21%	estimate
2021	882,341	+7,393	+0.84%	estimate
2022	898,699	+16,358	+1.85%	estimate
2023	920,053	+21,354	+2.38%	estimate
2024	943,476	+23,423	+2.55%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	41.5%
Black or African American	34.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,438

Median Household Income

$49,991

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$351,500

Median Home Value

$1,504

Median Rent

51.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.6%

High School+

47.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.2%

Drive Alone

61.0%

Public Transit

25.5%

Work From Home

25.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.8%

Foreign Born

76.6%

Non-English at Home

4.9%

Veterans

8.3%

With Disability

87.1%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	17.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	16.0%
Information	14.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.2%
Manufacturing	7.7%
Construction	7.6%
Retail Trade	7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Public Administration	2.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in North Carolina

Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)Asheville (94,369)View all North Carolina cities →

Largest counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)

Part of North Carolina

North Carolina demographic profile All North Carolina data →

Metro areas in North Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Raleigh (1,449,594)Greensboro (779,894)Winston (683,637)Durham (594,291)Wilmington (440,578)Asheville (410,817)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Charlotte, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charlotte, North Carolina has a population of 886,283 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in North Carolina.

The median household income in Charlotte, North Carolina is $78,438, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Charlotte, North Carolina is $351,500, with median monthly rent at $1,504 and a homeownership rate of 51.5%.

The median age in Charlotte, North Carolina is 34.4 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The population has grown 27.8% since 2010 (738,444 → 943,476).