Census Bureau data for Charlotte city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Charlotte city
- What is the median household income in Charlotte city?
- The median household income in Charlotte city is $28,242 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Charlotte city?
- The poverty rate in Charlotte city is 42.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Charlotte city?
- $61,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Charlotte city residents have a college degree?
- 3.3% of adults in Charlotte city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,109
Median Income
$28,242
Median Home Value
$61,900
Poverty Rate
42.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-8,104 (-22.3%)
Home Value:
+$22,300 (+56.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+16.9 pp (+66.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.2 pp (+57.1%)
Unemployment:
-6.5 pp (-52.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,109
Median Age
46.0
Female
49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 12.8%
Two or More 45.4%
Other 10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$28,242
±$8,296
-$48,050 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$49,085
Median Family Income
$28,397
Poverty Rate
42.2%
+31.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
52.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
12.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.6%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
31.5%
$25–35k
12.2%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
7.4%
$75–100k
1.6%
$100–150k
12.6%
$200k+
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
549
Owner-Occupied
91.8%
Renter-Occupied
8.2%
Vacancy Rate
11.7%
Median Home Value
$61,900
-$198,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
45.8%
$50–100k
24.3%
$100–200k
9.7%
$200–300k
8.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.9%
1 vehicle
23.3%
2 vehicles
54.0%
3+
4.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.0%
Mobile home
49.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.2%
1940–1969
17.9%
1970–1999
29.5%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
56.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
3.3%
-29.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.0%
Some College / Associate
15.1%
Less Than High School
32.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
+0.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.9%
Self-Employed
16.8%
Government Workers
17.4%
Private For-Profit
65.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Prof. Services
16.1%
Retail
15.0%
Agriculture
10.7%
Public Admin
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation
5.2%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
37.7%
Sales
21.1%
Management
17.9%
Construction
14.8%
Production
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.7 min
Drove Alone
86.1%
Carpool
1.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
485
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.5%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
23.1%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
3.7%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
14.2%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
15.1%
85+
9.7%
Under 18: 19.5%
Working age (18–64): 80.5%
65 and over: 25.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
15.3%
Naturalized Citizen
19.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
12.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.7%
With a Disability
12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
69.4%
Uninsured
30.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
69.1%
Has a Computer
85.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
100.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023