Census ACS · #23 MSA
Charlotte Metro Area
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, Nc-Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,712,818 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $80,201 and the median home value is $319,400.
2,712,818
Population
485
People / sq mi
$80,201
Median Income
$319,400
Median Home Value
The Charlotte CBSA covers 5,597 sq mi of land at 484.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 22.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$80,201
Median Household Income
$44,995
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Charlotte metro's price level is 97.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.7% lower the US average. The local median income of $80,201 has the buying power of $82,386 in average-priced US metros.
97.3
Price Level (US = 100)
$82,386
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$80,201
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$319,400
Median Home Value
$1,377
Median Rent
65.8%
Homeownership
Education
90.4%
High School+
39.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
19.0%
Work From Home
26.7 min
Avg Commute
40.9%
Foreign Born
Charlotte spans these states
Nearby metros
Largest cities in North Carolina
Largest counties in North Carolina
Part of North Carolina
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Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, Nc-Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,712,818 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #23 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Charlotte metro area is $80,201, with a per capita income of $44,995.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, Nc-Sc CBSA spans 2 states: North Carolina, South Carolina.
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Data for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, Nc-Sc CBSA (16740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Charlotte is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 485 people per square mile. Charlotte is a metro area in NC, SC with a population of 2,712,818.
Median household income is $80,201, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $319,400, with typical rent around $1,377.
College attainment is above the local norm at 39.0%, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Charlotte: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.