Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mecklenburg County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37119
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 119
Geography
- Land Area
- 523.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 22.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 546.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.246862
- Longitude
- -80.833832
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,031,391
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 786,415
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 919,101 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 112,293 | 10.9% |
| White | 496,234 | 48.1% |
| Black | 338,004 | 32.8% |
| Asian | 46,250 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,645 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 403 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6,510 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 725,901 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 60,515 | 7.7% |
| White | 410,961 | 52.3% |
| Black | 269,233 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 37,146 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,455 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 316 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,564 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,154,681
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $98,184
- Poverty Rate
- 10.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 117,730
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 518,746 | 44.9% |
| Black | 346,988 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 73,448 | 6.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 691,620
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 293,166 | 42.4% |
| Republican | 138,378 | 20.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 255,022 | 36.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 315,536 | 45.6% |
| Female | 374,940 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 327,391 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 54,631 | 7.9% |
| Black | 233,645 | 33.8% |
| Asian | 22,380 | 3.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 357,120
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 203,816 | 62.3% |
| Hispanic | 17,798 | 32.6% |
| Black | 98,965 | 42.4% |
| Asian | 9,136 | 40.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 158,958 | 50.4% |
| Female | 197,957 | 52.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 112,092 (14.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 386,379 (48.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 503,071
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $444,542
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,715
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 58.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 28.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.