Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

128,657

4.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.4

1.25% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.6%

11.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$62,914

5.56% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$245,700

10.6% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

72,859

3.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC had a population of 129k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $62,914. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC grew from 123,428 to 128,657, a 4.24% increase and its median household income grew from $59,600 to $62,914, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Other (Hispanic) (7.53%), White (Hispanic) (6.81%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%).

23.8% of the households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.6% of the residents in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are Central Piedmont Community College (4,084 degrees awarded in 2021), Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (419 degrees), and Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary (444778) (35 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was $245,700, and the homeownership rate was 41.6%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC borders Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, and Mint Hill & Matthews (North) Towns PUMA, NC.

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United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 129k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 17.6% of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (22.7k people).

In 2018, there were 1.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.9k people) in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.99k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are Spanish (17,622 households), Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,470 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,173 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,420

Women

51.6%

62,261

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 128,681 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

87.6%

2020 Citizenship

87.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.6% of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was 87.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.9k ± 1.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.3k ± 1.44k
Other (Hispanic)
8.99k ± 1.22k

15.6%

Hispanic Population

18.6k people

15.6% of the people in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are hispanic (18.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,201 ± 1,565 people
El Salvador
1,920 ± 1,068 people
Honduras
1,726 ± 1,013 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,201 Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,920 and Honduras with 1,726.

Foreign-Born Population

17.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.7k people

16.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20.6k people

As of 2020, 17.6% of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC residents (22.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,622 households (14.6%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
1,470 households (1.22%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,173 households (0.974%)

23.8% of the households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 14.6% of the households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,196 ± 301
Vietnam
1,131 ± 210
Gulf War (1990s)
882 ± 339

Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC employs 72.9k people. The largest industries in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are Construction (5,197 people), Banking & related activities (5,036 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,017 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($178,783), Paper & paper products merchant wholesalers ($153,202), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($131,306).

Males in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,895. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,431

Women

48.6%

37,428

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 72,859 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

72.9k

2020 Value

3.6%

1 Year growth

± 3.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.6%, from 70.3k employees to 72.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, are Other managers (2,347 people), Accountants & auditors (1,992 people), and Cashiers (1,856 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.9k

2020 Value

3.6%

1 Year growth

± 3.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.6%, from 70.3k employees to 72.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,197 people), Banking & related activities (5,036 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,017 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,023

Median earning men ± $3,604

$39,394

Median earning women ± $1,933

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,160), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,037), and Information ($58,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,446), Wholesale Trade ($51,446), and Public Administration ($50,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC awarded 4,553 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,310 male students and 22,262 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are White (2,035 and 47.5%), followed by Black or African American (1,114 and 26%), Hispanic or Latino (579 and 13.5%), and Asian (240 and 5.6%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Central Piedmont Community College (4,084 and 89.7%), Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (419 and 9.2%), and Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary (444778) (35 and 0.769%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,486 and 32.6%), General Business Administration & Management (275 and 6.04%), and Information Technology (251 and 5.51%).

The median tuition cost in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $23,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 37,572 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 37,572 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,444 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
155 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,486 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Piedmont Community College
4,084 degrees awarded
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
419 degrees awarded
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary (444778)
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Piedmont Community College with 4,084 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,928 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, which is 0.734 times less than the 2,625 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,035 degrees mean that there were 1.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,114 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,870) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.858% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (30.8k), Some college (20.1k), and High School or Equivalent (18.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was $245,700 in 2020, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $222,100 to $245,700, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC is 41.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC is $62,914. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$245,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,479

$22,863

Median Property Taxes

±$1,145

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.6%

Homeownership

2020

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 41.6% of the housing units in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,914

Median Household Income

± $2,777

55k

Number of Households

± 1,954

In 2020, the median household income of the 55k households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC grew to $62,914 from the previous year's value of $59,600.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.481

2020 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC

0.484

2019 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.603% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (67.4%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (9.62%)

In 2020, 67.4% of workers in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC (19.7k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.3% of the population of Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 5.9% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.917% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 35.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.48% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.7%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

5.9%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.917%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC declined by 18.2% from 19.2% to 15.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.