Unified School District · NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 1,154,681. The median household income is $87,005 and the median age is 35.5.
1,154,681
Population
2205
People / sq mi
$87,005
Median Income
35.5
Median Age
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools covers 524 sq mi of land at 2205.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 30.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$87,005
Median Household Income
$53,295
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$406,800
Median Home Value
$1,627
Median Rent
55.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.8%
High School+
49.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves a community with a population of 1,154,681 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is $87,005, with a per capita income of $53,295. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is 44.9% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 30.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, 90.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is $406,800, with a median rent of $1,627. The homeownership rate is 55.1%.
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Data for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3702970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.