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Huntersville, North Carolina Population 2026

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

The population of Huntersville, North Carolina is 62,458 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $119,951, the median home value is $439,300, and the median age is 39.9.

The population has grown 42.4% since 2010 (47,103 → 67,087).

62,458

Population

1493

People / sq mi

$119,951

Median Income

$439,300

Median Home Value

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Huntersville covers 41.8 sq mi of land at 1493 people per square mile.

About Huntersville, NC

Huntersville is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 54.4% of the population. With 62,458 residents, Huntersville is a city in North Carolina. It ranks #16 among cities in North Carolina by population.

Median household income is $119,951, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.3% — below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $439,300, with typical rent around $1,742.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 57.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 26.1% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Huntersville, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Huntersville town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Huntersville town had a population of 47,103 in 2010 and 67,087 in 2024, a 42.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 67,087 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.57%.

2024 · 67K20102024
Huntersville town population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

67,087

Population (2024)

47,103

Population (2010)

67,087

Peak (2024)

2.57%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201047,103
201148,184
201249,424
201350,673
201451,728
201552,973
201655,273
201756,385
201857,212
201958,098
202061,609
202161,944
202263,914
202365,367
202467,087

Race & Ethnicity

White70.9%
Black or African American13.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$119,951

Median Household Income

$59,140

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$439,300

Median Home Value

$1,742

Median Rent

72.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.0%

High School+

57.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

65.7%

Public Transit

26.1%

Work From Home

27.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

54.4%

Foreign Born

88.6%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

8.0%

With Disability

94.7%

Health Insurance

98.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.0%
Information15.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.2%
Manufacturing9.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.1%
Retail Trade5.0%
Construction4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.6%
Public Administration2.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Huntersville, North Carolina has a population of 62,458 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Huntersville, North Carolina is $119,951, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Huntersville, North Carolina is $439,300, with median monthly rent at $1,742 and a homeownership rate of 72.4%.

The median age in Huntersville, North Carolina is 39.9 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 42.4% since 2010 (47,103 → 67,087).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.