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
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Charlotte covers 311.6 sq mi of land at 2844 people per square mile.
About Charlotte, NC
What sets Charlotte apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 25.5% versus 14.0% nationally. Charlotte is a city in North Carolina with a population of 886,283. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in North Carolina in the country, at #1 by population.
Median household income is $78,438, near the US median of $78,538. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $351,500, with typical rent around $1,504.
College attainment is above the local norm at 47.4%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 25.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Charlotte — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 738,444 |
| 2011 | 754,829 |
| 2012 | 773,264 |
| 2013 | 792,047 |
| 2014 | 807,400 |
| 2015 | 825,668 |
| 2016 | 843,117 |
| 2017 | 860,002 |
| 2018 | 872,514 |
| 2019 | 885,708 |
| 2020 | 874,948 |
| 2021 | 882,341 |
| 2022 | 898,699 |
| 2023 | 920,053 |
| 2024 | 943,476 |
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% |
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Common questions about Charlotte, NC
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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.