Population
| Total Population | 2,709,928 |
| Total Households | 1,041,804 |
| Average Age | 36.9 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 20.9% |
| 15-24 years | 12.9% |
| 25-34 years | 13.5% |
| 35-44 years | 15.2% |
| 45-54 years | 14.6% |
| 65+ years | 11.3% |
| 55-64 years | 11.4% |
ESRI 2012
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $43,301 | $21,939 |
| 2012 | $48,270 | $25,407 |
| 2017 | $54,505 | $28,178 |
ESRI 2012
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 278,105 | 15.6% |
| High School Graduate | 509,858 | 28.6% |
| Some College | 363,675 | 20.4% |
| Associates Degree | 155,5097 | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 328,021 | 18.4% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 146,183 | 8.2% |
ESRI 2010
** Refers to highest level of education completed in total population, age 25+.
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 1,283,353 |
| Employed | 1,122,960 |
| Unemployed | 163,101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% |
NC and SC ESC 2009
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| Carolinas Healthcare System |
| Wells Fargo/Wachovia |
| Bank of America |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
| Presbyterian Regional Healthcare Corp |
| Delhaize America Inc/Food Lion LLC |
| Duke Energy Corporation |
| Ruddick Corporation |
| Daimler Trucks North America |
| Lowes Companies, Inc. |
| US Airways Group |
Charlotte USA regional counties
Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 8,957 | 1.1% |
| Construction | 79,482 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 142,159 | 9.2% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 60,313 | 3.9% |
| Information | 29,789 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale Trade | 63,302 | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 158,649 | 10.3% |
| FIRE | 160,998 | 10.4% |
| Services | 654,953 | 42.3% |
| Public Administration | 179,055 | 11.6% |
EMSI 2013
Charlotte USA is home to the world headquarters of eight Fortune 500 companies, and since 1990, new and expanding businesses have invested more than $18 billion here, creating more than 170,000 new jobs. The Charlotte region consists of about 2.7 million people living in 16 counties in two different states, 12 counties in North Carolina and four in South Carolina. It is strategically located in the center of the East Coast, and the importance of this Eastern time zone location cannot be overestimated. For example, within two hours’ flight time or one day's delivery by motor freight, businesses in the Charlotte USA region can reach almost 60 percent of the population of the United States and more than 60 percent of the nation’s industrial base.
Charlotte Regional Partnership
David Swenson, CEcD
550 South Caldwell St.
Suite 760
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-347-6582
charlotteusa.com
dswenson@charlotteusa.com
