Demographics & People — Charlotte, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 886,283 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~946,100 |
| Median Age | 34.5 |
| Total Households | 361,100 |
| Family Households | 201,845 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6717 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 367,695 |
| Black or African American | 302,226 |
| Asian | 56,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150,456 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 423,332 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 161,407 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 134,058 |
| German | 67,514 |
| English | 64,898 |
| Irish | 59,924 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 47,253 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 43,728 |
| American | 41,477 |
| Italian | 29,903 |
Language
| English Only | 634,825 |
| Spanish | 119,248 |
| Population 5+ | 828,869 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 35,163 |
| Population 18+ | 673,634 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Charlotte, North Carolina.