Mecklenburg County's estimated 2026 population is 1,259,937 with a growth rate of 2.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mecklenburg County is the 2nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 923,292 and has seen a growth of 36.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 34.7 years
There are 890,948 adults, (137,905 of whom are seniors) in Mecklenburg County.
Female: 596,541 (51.7%)
Male: 558,140 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Mecklenburg County includes 44.93% White, 30.05% Black or African American, 8.45% other race, 6.36% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 518,746 | 44.93% |
| Black or African American | 346,988 | 30.05% |
| Two or more races | 112,190 | 9.72% |
| Other race | 97,527 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 73,448 | 6.36% |
| Native American | 5,349 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 433 | 0.04% |
Mecklenburg County's average per capita income is $57,733. Household income levels show a median of $87,005. The poverty rate stands at 10.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $139,501 | $191,553 |
| Families | $109,705 | $158,392 |
| Households | $87,005 | $128,782 |
| Non Families | $61,313 | $83,701 |
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