The Town FilesMecklenburg County, North Carolina
1,154,681 people. The median home is worth $406,800 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $87,005.
Towns in Mecklenburg County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 874,579 | $385,700 | $82,068 | 34.5 |
| Huntersville | 61,376 | $472,900 | $120,516 | 40.1 |
| Cornelius | 31,412 | $559,400 | $113,767 | 44.0 |
| Matthews | 29,435 | $445,100 | $108,611 | 40.1 |
| Mint Hill | 26,450 | $428,900 | $100,860 | 45.1 |
| Davidson | 15,106 | $687,700 | $166,556 | 41.9 |
| Pineville | 10,602 | $395,100 | $69,354 | 33.4 |
People and housing
| Mecklenburg County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,627 | $969 |
| Median household income | $87,005 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 35.5 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
788,436 jobs in 2024, average pay $88,111 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 878 storm events in Mecklenburg County from 1996 to 2026, with 21 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Mecklenburg County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).