Mecklenburg County, NC

Living in Mecklenburg County

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 35
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 28
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Schools 41
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Residents

1.1M Population +192k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black31%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$238k Median Home Value +$53k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$982 Median Monthly Rent +$284 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mecklenburg County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Mecklenburg County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 1
Feb 43 4 1
Mar 51 4 1
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 3 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mecklenburg County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding58
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mecklenburg County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mecklenburg County, NC

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Brookstone Schools
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Colleges

Colleges near Mecklenburg County, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mecklenburg County, NC

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Airports

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