Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

126,674

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.4

1.15% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

17%

6.44% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$42,221

4.75% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$133,500

8.98% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,328

0.386% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC had a population of 127k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $42,221. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew from 124,903 to 126,674, a 1.42% increase and its median household income grew from $40,306 to $42,221, a 4.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), Other (Hispanic) (10.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%), and White (Hispanic) (3.47%).

19.2% of the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) 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.

91.1% of the residents in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Johnson C Smith University (276 degrees awarded in 2020), Empire Beauty School-Charlotte (29 degrees), and No Grease Barber School (17 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was $133,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC borders Mount Holly City PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC, and Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC.

Population & Diversity

Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 127k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 13% of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (16.5k people).

In 2020, there were 4.42 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.4k people) in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Spanish (15,685 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,403 households), and Vietnamese (771 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,115

Women

53%

59,611

Men

47%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 126,726 inhabitants, with 47% men, and 53% women.

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

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Citizenship

91.1%

2020 Citizenship

90.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 91.1% of Charlotte City (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
81.4k ± 4.48k
White (Non-Hispanic)
18.4k ± 1.49k
Other (Hispanic)
12.9k ± 1.78k

14.5%

Hispanic Population

18.3k people

14.5% of the people in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are hispanic (18.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,577 ± 1,631 people
El Salvador
1,551 ± 961 people
Honduras
1,407 ± 916 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,577 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,551 and Honduras with 1,407.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.5k people

14.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.6k people

As of 2020, 13% of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents (16.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,685 households (13.2%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,403 households (1.18%)
Vietnamese
771 households (0.649%)

19.2% of the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 13.2% of the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) 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

Vietnam
1,967 ± 393
Gulf War (2001-)
1,250 ± 334
Gulf War (1990s)
1,023 ± 246

Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC employs 57.3k people. The largest industries in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (4,560 people), Construction (4,360 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,662 people), and the highest paying industries are Plastics product manufacturing ($93,696), Advertising, public relations & related services ($87,711), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($76,102).

Males in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,013. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.379, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,946

Women

52.2%

27,382

Men

47.8%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 57,328 people, with 52.2% woman, and 47.8% men.

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

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Occupations

57.3k

2020 Value

−0.386%

1 Year decline

± −0.386%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.386%, from 57.6k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, are Customer service representatives (2,115 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,065 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,913 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Northwest) 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

57.3k

2020 Value

−0.386%

1 Year decline

± −0.386%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.386%, from 57.6k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,560 people), Construction (4,360 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,662 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,388

Median earning men ± $1,771

$30,050

Median earning women ± $1,365

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,488), Public Administration ($45,387), and Information ($42,241).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,830), Public Administration ($45,093), and Information ($43,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% 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
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 2020, universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC awarded 322 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 495 male students and 899 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (281 and 89.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 3.83%), Unknown (10 and 3.19%), and White (6 and 1.92%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Johnson C Smith University (276 and 85.7%), Empire Beauty School-Charlotte (29 and 9.01%), and No Grease Barber School (17 and 5.28%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Social Work (66 and 20.5%), General Business Administration & Management (51 and 15.8%), and General Biological Sciences (30 and 9.32%).

The median tuition cost in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $16,014.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 6.73%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,394 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,394 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,025 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
24 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Social Work with 24 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Johnson C Smith University
276 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Charlotte
29 degrees awarded
No Grease Barber School
17 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnson C Smith University with 276 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 100 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, which is 0.45 times less than the 222 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 281 degrees mean that there were 23.4 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 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 ($16,014) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,770) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 1.14% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.97% 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2020 were Some college (26.1k), High School or Equivalent (25.3k), and Secondary Education (17.9k).

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 (Northwest) PUMA, NC was $133,500 in 2020, which is 0.581 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $122,500 to $133,500, a 8.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is 50.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is $42,221. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte City (Northwest) 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

$133,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,129

$23,716

Median Property Taxes

±$1,220

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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.3%

Homeownership

2020

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 50.3% of the housing units in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte City (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) 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.

$42,221

Median Household Income

± $1,336

47.2k

Number of Households

± 1,736

In 2020, the median household income of the 47.2k households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew to $42,221 from the previous year's value of $40,306.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.379

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

0.377

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

In 2020, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 0.379 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.528% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (8.99%)

In 2020, 75.3% of workers in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (8.99%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% of the workforce in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC (20.9k out of 123k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

82.8% of the population of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 8.02% on Medicare, 9.73% on non-group plans, and 1.68% 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 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.2%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

25%

Medicaid

8.02%

Medicare

9.73%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC declined by 4.47% from 18% to 17.2%.

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