Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County is a United States county located in the United States of North Carolina. In 2000, the population was 695454. Its population was estimated at 890515 in July 2008, It is North Carolina's most populous county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 546.22 mi˛ (1414.7 square kilometre), of which, 526.28 square miles (1363.06 square kilometre) of it is land and 19.94 square miles (51.64 square kilometre) of it is water, it is the 37th largest by area in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Map of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 695454 residents, 273416 households, and 175063 families in the county. The population density was 1321.5 people per square mile (510.23/km˛), it is the most populated county in terms of population density. There were 292780 housing units at an average density of 556.3 per square mile (214.79/km˛). The average household size was 2.49 people, and the average family size was 3.06 people. In the Mecklenburg County, 25.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.7% were 18 to 24, 36.4% were 25 to 44, 20.3% were 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 890515, The racial makeup of the county was 573650 White, 263977 Black or African American, 4785 American Indian, 34615 Asian, 1056 Native Hawaiian, and 12432 from two or more races.

Mecklenburg County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Mecklenburg County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Mecklenburg County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $50579, making it the third highest county by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $60608, it is North Carolina's second wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $27352, making its North Carolina's highest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 183309 pupils and students, of which 91532 are male and 91777 are female, 26.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15832 nursery or pri school, 10081 kindergarten, 80072 elementary school, 34862 high school and 42462 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Davidson TownIredell County, Mecklenburg County5.064.860.2713914683157178370
2Charlotte CityMecklenburg County242.87242.270.65408282232.42682346975
3Cornelius TownMecklenburg County8.748.460.28119691415.54502371259
4Huntersville TownMecklenburg County31.1631.150.0124960801.43025671932
5Matthews TownMecklenburg County14.2114.210221271557.12747167034
6Mint Hill TownMecklenburg County21.2721.230.0414922702.92648760822
7Pineville TownMecklenburg County3.573.5703449965.82195838261
8Weddington TownUnion County, Mecklenburg County15.915.790.1166964243729597617
YearPopulation
April 2000 census695454
April 2000 Estimate695370
July 2000 Estimate700714
July 2001 Estimate720675
July 2002 Estimate736964
July 2003 Estimate754337
July 2004 Estimate773362
July 2005 Estimate799794
July 2006 Estimate832078
July 2007 Estimate863801
July 2008 Estimate890515
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school8289754315832
Kindergarten5096498510081
Elementary school407243934880072
High school179961686634862
College or graduate school194272303542462
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina$50579$60608$27352
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587