Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Charlotte: City in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
About
Charlotte is a city located in the county of Mecklenburg in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 731,424 and a population density of 919 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 900,350 inhabitants.
The city was created 255 years ago in 1767.
Quick Facts about Charlotte
| Population : | 900,350 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Mecklenburg County |
| Postal code : | 28299, 28269–28275, 28277–28278, 28280–28290, 28296–28297, 28260–28262, 28265–28266, 28258, 28253–28256, 28250, 28240–28247, 28201–28237 |
| Area : | 796.14 km2 |
| Named for : | Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
| Altitude : | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Capital city : | Charlotte is capital of Mecklenburg County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1768 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:28:26 (28th May 2023) |
| Density : | 1,131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charlotte is located at 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W (35.2270900, -80.8431300).
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Demographics
The population of Charlotte increased by 18.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 1,065 | - | census |
| 1860 | 2,265 | 52.98% | census |
| 1870 | 4,473 | 49.36% | census |
| 1880 | 7,094 | 36.95% | census |
| 1890 | 11,557 | 38.62% | estimation process |
| 1900 | 18,091 | 36.12% | census |
| 1910 | 34,014 | 46.81% | estimation process |
| 1920 | 46,338 | 26.6% | census |
| 1930 | 82,675 | 43.95% | census |
| 1940 | 100,899 | 18.06% | census |
| 1950 | 134,042 | 24.73% | census |
| 1960 | 201,564 | 33.5% | census |
| 1970 | 241,420 | 16.51% | census |
| 1980 | 315,474 | 23.47% | census |
| 1990 | 395,934 | 20.32% | census |
| 2000 | 540,828 | 26.79% | census |
| 2010 | 731,424 | 26.06% | census |
| 2011 | 754,829 | 3.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 773,264 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 792,047 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 807,400 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 825,668 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 843,117 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 860,002 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 872,514 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 885,708 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 900,350 | 1.63% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Charlotte
1 Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Freedom Park
1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Fury 325
300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Charlotte
1 U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Original Pancake House - Midtown
915 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Viva Chicken Elizabeth Avenue
1617 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Pollo Campero (Sharon Amity)
4061, 5727 N Sharon Amity Rd suite d, Charlotte, NC 28215, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Charlotte
1 Omni Charlotte Hotel
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Holiday Inn Charlotte-Center City, an IHG Hotel
230 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Embassy Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown
401 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
201 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Charlotte
1 North Carolina Welcome Center
93001 I-77, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Visit Charlotte
500 S College St # 300, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Old City Hall
600 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Charlotte (200)
People born in Charlotte, including computer scientist John Cocke, engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut Charles Duke, neurosurgeon Eben Alexander, .
List
- Melendy Britt (American actress active in television and voice acting) she was born in 31/10/1943
- Ricky Berens (American swimmer) he was born in 21/04/1988
- David Addison Reese (American politician (1794-1871)) he was born in 03/03/1794
- Charles Gwathmey (American architect) he was born in 19/06/1938
- Benji Hughes (American singer) he was born in 01/01/1975
- Billy Graham (American Christian evangelist) he was born in 07/11/1918
- Chyler Leigh (American actress, singer and model) she was born in 10/04/1982
- Britt Robertson (American actress) she was born in 18/04/1990
- Sharon Lawrence (American actress) she was born in 29/06/1961
- DeShaun Foster (Player of American football) he was born in 10/01/1980
- Wilbert Harrison (American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player) he was born in 05/01/1929
- Jeff McInnis (American basketball player) he was born in 22/10/1974
- Don Schollander (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) he was born in 30/04/1946
- Hamilton Jordan (Chief of Staff to President of the United States Jimmy Carter (1944-2008)) he was born in 21/09/1944
- Haywoode Workman (American basketball player and referee) he was born in 23/01/1966
- Stewart Walker (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1974
- Brooke Ballentyne (American movie actress) she was born in 13/07/1982
- Dannie Heineman (Belgian-American engineer and businessman) he was born in 23/11/1872
Schools in Charlotte
College & universities near Charlotte, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445708 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte (NC) | 28202 |
| 198260 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte (NC) | 28204 |
| 198756 | Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte (NC) | 28216-5398 |
| 433174 | Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte (NC) | 28203-2861 |
| 492421 | No Grease Barber School | Charlotte (NC) | 28208 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charlotte, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Charlotte
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charl Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28204 |
| Downtown Charl Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28204 |
| Midwood Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28205 |
| Jim Richardson Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28216 |
| 30th Street New Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28206 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Charlotte , Michigan county seat of Eaton County, Michigan with a population of 9,052 people.
- Charlotte , Vermont town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America with a population of 3,783 people.
- Charlotte , Texas city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,909 people.
- Charlotte , New York town in Chautauqua County, New York with a population of 1,687 people.
- Charlotte , Tennessee town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,610 people.
- Charlotte , Iowa city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States with a population of 360 people.
- Charlotte , Maine town in Washington County, Maine, United States with a population of 320 people.
- Charlotte , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 127 people.
Other cities in Mecklenburg County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Mecklenburg County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huntersville | 59,095 | City in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Matthews | 33,718 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Cornelius | 30,804 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Mint Hill | 28,109 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pineville | 9,185 | Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Charlotte distances to largest North Carolina cities
- Raleigh
- West Raleigh
- Greensboro
- Durham
- Winston-Salem
- Fayetteville
- Wilmington
- High Point
- Concord
- Greenville
- Asheville
- City of Greenville
- Gastonia
- Jacksonville
- Apex
- Huntersville
- Burlington
- Rocky Mount
Map & Images (more maps)
Charlotte Airport Location Map
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Charlotte Light Rail Map (metro)
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