Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 32 min6:09 am – 8:41 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 47 min7:28 am – 5:15 pm
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People32,064 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 31.212,952 householdsMedian household income $64,028Median home value $263,300Median rent $1,594 a month30% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,789 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate76% of adults are in the labour force, 18,018 employedMain industries: professional and business services 15%, education and health care 14%, construction 13%Average commute 23 minutes59% drive alone, 18% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher81% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 60%, Spanish 31%, other Asian or Pacific languages 3%, other Indo-European languages 2%23% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighMecklenburg County, NC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality48% of days had good air in 2025176 of 365 days measured189 moderate daysMedian index 51, worst day 97main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Mecklenburg County monitors, NC
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription72% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCharlotte Waterserves 1,163,701 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
