Mecklenburg County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
1,130,906
Male
546,522
48.3%
Female
584,384
51.7%
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
16.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher33.0%
High School or Higher44.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.2%
Married
37.6%
Mecklenburg County, NC has a population of 1,130,906 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 46.5% of the population. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 16.9% of residents are foreign-born.