Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

120,013

2.77% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.1

0.943% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17%

7.87% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,006

4.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$182,600

12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,494

1.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC had a population of 120k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $51,006. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC declined from 123,434 to 120,013, a −2.77% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,827 to $51,006, a 4.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (24.1%), Other (Hispanic) (12.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%), and White (Hispanic) (4.36%).

28.1% of the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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.

83.4% of the residents in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,764 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was $182,600, and the homeownership rate was 43%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC borders Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC, and Mint Hill & Matthews (North) Towns PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 120k people, from which 83.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.6% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (26k people).

In 2021, there were 1.9 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.9k people) in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 14.7k 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 (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Spanish (19,535 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,888 households), and Other Languages of Asia (1,195 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,284

Women

52.7%

56,757

Men

47.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 120,041 inhabitants, with 47.3% men, and 52.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

83.4%

2021 Citizenship

82.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.4% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 82.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
54.9k ± 3.11k
White (Non-Hispanic)
28.9k ± 1.99k
Other (Hispanic)
14.7k ± 1.92k

20.1%

Hispanic Population

24.2k people

20.1% of the people in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are hispanic (24.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,822 ± 1,827 people
India
2,561 ± 1,229 people
El Salvador
2,108 ± 1,117 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,822 Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents, followed by India with 2,561 and El Salvador with 2,108.

Foreign-Born Population

21.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26k people

22.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28k people

As of 2021, 21.6% of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC residents (26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 22.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,535 households (17.5%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,888 households (1.69%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,195 households (1.07%)

28.1% of the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 17.5% of the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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-)
1,214 ± 396
Vietnam
1,177 ± 266
Gulf War (1990s)
1,008 ± 293

Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC employs 60.5k people. The largest industries in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Construction (5,817 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,474 people), and Banking & related activities (3,016 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($118,520), Motion pictures & video industries ($109,287), and Offices of dentists ($97,418).

Males in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,810. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,770

Women

48.6%

31,485

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 61,255 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

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

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Occupations

60.5k

2021 Value

−1.24%

1 Year decline

± −1.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.24%, from 61.3k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,238 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,993 people), and Customer service representatives (1,980 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

60.5k

2021 Value

−1.24%

1 Year decline

± −1.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.24%, from 61.3k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,817 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,474 people), and Banking & related activities (3,016 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,224

Median earning men ± $2,370

$32,302

Median earning women ± $1,208

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,970), Public Administration ($57,349), and Information ($55,521).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,452), Information ($45,821), and Public Administration ($43,779).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 (Northeast) 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 (Northeast) PUMA, NC awarded 8,764 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,146 male students and 15,302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are White (4,708 and 58.3%), followed by Black or African American (1,387 and 17.2%), Hispanic or Latino (834 and 10.3%), and Asian (600 and 7.44%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8,764 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC are Computer Science (880 and 10%), Health Care Administration & Management (483 and 5.51%), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (428 and 4.88%).

The median tuition cost in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $3,812 for in-state students and $17,246 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 30,448 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 30,448 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,784 records, of which 48.1% were women and 51.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Health Care Administration & Management
457 degrees awarded
General Psychology
372 degrees awarded
Computer Science
633 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Health Care Administration & Management with 457 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,764 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 8,764 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,121 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, which is 0.888 times less than the 4,643 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 4,708 degrees mean that there were 3.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,387 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,812) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,376) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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 2021, 1.43% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.31% 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 (Northeast) PUMA, NC in 2021 were Some college (25.2k), High School or Equivalent (19.3k), and Bachelors Degree (16.2k).

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 (Northeast) PUMA, NC was $182,600 in 2021, which is 0.746 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,000 to $182,600, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is 43%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC is $51,006. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$182,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,337

$19,810

Median Property Taxes

±$1,149

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 (Northeast) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

43%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43% of the housing units in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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.

$51,006

Median Household Income

± $2,311

46.1k

Number of Households

± 1,993

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.1k households in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC grew to $51,006 from the previous year's value of $48,827.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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

0.404

2021 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC

0.402

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.563% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.7%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)
Carpooled (11.3%)

In 2021, 68.7% of workers in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (11.3%).

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

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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 (Northeast) 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 (Northeast) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC (19.5k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte City (Northeast) 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

81.8% of the population of Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 6.73% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 29.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.2%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

6.73%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC declined by 0.196% from 18.2% to 18.2%.

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