Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

124,731

1.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.4

0.31% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.7%

0.53% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,239

3.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$288,500

10.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

70,856

1.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC had a population of 125k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $67,239. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC declined from 126,403 to 124,731, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,179 to $67,239, a 3.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.7%), White (Hispanic) (9.68%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.51%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.15%).

25.3% of the households in Charlotte City (Southwest) 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.

85.9% of the residents in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are Queens University of Charlotte (846 degrees awarded in 2021), Southeastern College-Charlotte (250 degrees), and Carolinas College of Health Sciences (433174) (186 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC was $288,500, and the homeownership rate was 45.5%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC borders Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, and Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 125k people, from which 85.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.8% of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (24.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.2k people) in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.1k White (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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC are Spanish (21,899 households), Vietnamese (999 households), and Greek (671 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,045

Women

50.6%

61,646

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 124,691 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

85.9%

2021 Citizenship

85.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.9% of Charlotte City (Southwest) 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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.2k ± 2.05k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.8k ± 3.65k
White (Hispanic)
12.1k ± 1.46k

20.8%

Hispanic Population

26k people

20.8% of the people in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are hispanic (26k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
6,445 ± 1,919 people
Mexico
3,663 ± 1,464 people
India
2,192 ± 1,139 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC was Honduras, the natal country of 6,445 Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Mexico with 3,663 and India with 2,192.

Foreign-Born Population

19.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

24.7k people

19.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

24.7k people

As of 2021, 19.8% of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC residents (24.7k 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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC was 19.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,899 households (19%)
Vietnamese
999 households (0.867%)
Greek
671 households (0.583%)

25.3% of the households in Charlotte City (Southwest) 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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 19% of the households in Charlotte City (Southwest) 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-)
838 ± 257
Vietnam
832 ± 199
Gulf War (1990s)
534 ± 193

Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC employs 70.9k people. The largest industries in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are Construction (5,465 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,339 people), and Banking & related activities (3,122 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($175,303), Legal services ($158,095), and Other administrative & other support services ($151,672).

Males in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,624. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,938

Women

48.6%

36,897

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 71,835 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

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

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Occupations

70.9k

2021 Value

−1.36%

1 Year decline

± −1.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.36%, from 71.8k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, are Other managers (2,128 people), Customer service representatives (1,516 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,432 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Southwest) 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

70.9k

2021 Value

−1.36%

1 Year decline

± −1.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.36%, from 71.8k employees to 70.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,465 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,339 people), and Banking & related activities (3,122 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,429

Median earning men ± $3,211

$39,005

Median earning women ± $1,836

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,369), Information ($95,020), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,441), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,538), and Public Administration ($47,917).

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 (Southwest) 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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC awarded 1,340 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 807 male students and 2,240 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are White (658 and 50.9%), followed by Black or African American (382 and 29.5%), Hispanic or Latino (112 and 8.66%), and Unknown (75 and 5.8%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Queens University of Charlotte (846 and 63.1%), Southeastern College-Charlotte (250 and 18.7%), and Carolinas College of Health Sciences (433174) (186 and 13.9%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are Registered Nursing (320 and 23.9%), General Business Administration & Management (128 and 9.55%), and Medical Assistant (98 and 7.31%).

The median tuition costs in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC are $37,348 for private four year colleges, and $13,584 and $13,584 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,047 (26.5% men and 73.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,047 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, 26.5% men and 73.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,565 records, of which 73.2% were women and 26.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
225 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded
General Communication
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 225 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Queens University of Charlotte
846 degrees awarded
Southeastern College-Charlotte
250 degrees awarded
Carolinas College of Health Sciences (433174)
186 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Queens University of Charlotte with 846 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 298 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, which is 0.286 times less than the 1,042 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 658 degrees mean that there were 1.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 382 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 ($37,348) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,632) 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, 0.923% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.733% 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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (30.6k), High School or Equivalent (19.7k), and Some college (16.8k).

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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC was $288,500 in 2021, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $260,700 to $288,500, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC is 45.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC is $67,239. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte City (Southwest) 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

$288,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,768

$23,785

Median Property Taxes

±$1,338

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 (Southwest) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

45.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.5% of the housing units in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.5%.

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

$67,239

Median Household Income

± $2,267

52.2k

Number of Households

± 1,970

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC grew to $67,239 from the previous year's value of $65,179.

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

0.493

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

0.492

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.118% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.9%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (11.6%)

In 2021, 67.9% of workers in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (11.6%).

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

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC (16.9k out of 123k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

84.9% of the population of Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 7.37% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.718% 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 23.1% under 18 years, 32.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.39% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.1%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

7.37%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.718%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC declined by 0.083% from 15.1% to 15.1%.

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