Charlotte, NC Demographics

A map of Charlotte's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	344,188	347,363	38.1%	39.7%
Black	300,978	284,206	33.3%	32.5%
Hispanic	158,202	142,704	17.5%	16.3%
Asian	58,555	61,420	6.5%	7.0%
Multiracial	35,215	30,650	3.9%	3.5%
Native American/Other	6,706	8,236	0.7%	0.9%

Charlotte, North Carolina has an estimated population of 903,844, an increase from the 874,579 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.1% White, 33.3% Black, 17.5% Hispanic, 6.5% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Charlotte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Charlotte is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Charlotte, that probability was 70.4% in 2020 and 70.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charlotte is ranked the most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Charlotte was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charlotte's White Population

344,188 residents of Charlotte, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charlotte is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Charlotte ranks 660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Charlotte's population has decreased from 39.7% to 38.1%.

Charlotte is less White than neighboring Pineville (42.2% White), Matthews (70% White), Mint Hill (64.1% White), Stallings (75.3% White), and Huntersville (67.3% White).

Charlotte's Black Population

300,978 residents of Charlotte, or 33.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charlotte is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Charlotte ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Black residents' share of Charlotte's population has increased from 32.5% to 33.3%.

Charlotte is more Black than neighboring Pineville (16.5% Black), Matthews (13% Black), Mint Hill (15.5% Black), Stallings (7.5% Black), and Huntersville (13.3% Black).

Charlotte's Asian Population

58,555 residents of Charlotte, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charlotte is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Charlotte ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Asian residents' share of Charlotte's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.5%.

Charlotte is more Asian than neighboring Pineville (4.5% Asian), Matthews (6.4% Asian), Mint Hill (5.2% Asian), and Huntersville (6.4% Asian). Charlotte is less Asian than neighboring Stallings (7% Asian).

Charlotte's Hispanic Population

158,202 residents of Charlotte, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charlotte is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Charlotte ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Charlotte's population has increased from 16.3% to 17.5%.

Charlotte is more Hispanic than neighboring Matthews (6% Hispanic), Mint Hill (12.1% Hispanic), Stallings (6.4% Hispanic), and Huntersville (8.3% Hispanic). Charlotte is less Hispanic than neighboring Pineville (27.6% Hispanic).

Charlotte's Native American/Other Population

6,706 residents of Charlotte, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Charlotte is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Charlotte ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Charlotte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Matthews (0.5% Native American/Other), Mint Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Stallings (0.6% Native American/Other), and Huntersville (0.5% Native American/Other). Charlotte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pineville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Charlotte's Multiracial Population

35,215 residents of Charlotte, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charlotte is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Charlotte ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlotte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Charlotte is more Multiracial than neighboring Mint Hill (2.8% Multiracial), and Stallings (3.1% Multiracial). Charlotte is less Multiracial than neighboring Pineville (8.1% Multiracial), Matthews (4% Multiracial), and Huntersville (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.