Charlotte, North Carolina

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1800= 276
|1850= 1065
|1860= 2265
|1870= 4473
|1880= 7094
|1890= 11557
|1900= 18091
|1910= 34014
|1920= 46338
|1930= 82675
|1940= 100899
|1950= 134042
|1960= 201564
|1970= 241420
|1980= 315474
|1990= 395934
|2000= 540828
|2010= 731424
|2020= 874579
|estyear=2022
|estimate=897720
|estref=<ref name="QuickFacts"/>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref><br />1800–1900<ref name=histnc>{{cite web|url=https://www.historync.org/NCCityPopulations1800s.htm|title=North Carolina Cities Population Changes in the 1800s|publisher=www.historync.org|access-date=June 3, 2023}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QuickFacts"/>
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Charlotte city, North Carolina – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br /><small>{{nobold|''Note: the U.S. census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP008>{{Cite web|title=P004 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Charlotte city, North Carolina|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p004&g=1600000US3712000&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Charlotte city, North Carolina|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US3712000&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Charlotte city, North Carolina|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US3712000&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!% {{partial|2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|297,845
|329,545
|style='background: #ffffe6; |347,363
|55.07%
|45.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |39.72%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|175,661
|252,007
|style='background: #ffffe6; |284,206
|32.48%
|34.45%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |32.50%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|1,589
|2,250
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,177
|0.29%
|0.31%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.25%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|18,264
|36,115
|style='background: #ffffe6; |61,420
|3.38%
|4.94%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |7.02%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|238
|436
|style='background: #ffffe6; |427
|0.04%
|0.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.05%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Some Other Race]] alone (NH)
|885
|1,960
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5,632
|0.16%
|0.27%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.64%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|6,546
|13,423
|style='background: #ffffe6; |30,650
|1.21%
|1.84%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.50%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|39,800
|95,688
|style='background: #ffffe6; |142,704
|7.36%
|13.08%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |16.32%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''540,828'''
|'''731,424'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''874,579'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 874,579 people, 342,448 households, and 195,614 families residing in the city. In 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates showed 885,708 residents living within Charlotte's city limits<ref name="PopEstCities">{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2010-2019/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2019-ANNRNK.xlsx|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 50,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2019 Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref> and 1,093,901 in Mecklenburg County.<ref name="Bureau">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|title=U.S. Census website|last=Bureau|first=U. S. Census|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30}}</ref> The [[Combined Statistical Area|combined statistical area]], or trade area, of [[Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area|Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia, NC–SC]] had an estimated population of 3,387,115 in 2023.<ref name="PopEstCBSA"/> Figures from the more comprehensive 2010 census show Charlotte's [[population density]] to be {{convert|2,457|/mi2|/km2}}. There were 319,918 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,074.6|/mi2|/km2}}.<ref name="CharlotteCensusData">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045214/3712000,00 |title=US Census Bureau Quick Facts |access-date=July 2, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>

In 1970, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Charlotte's population as 30.2% Black and 68.9% White.<ref>{{cite web|title=North Carolina&nbsp;– Race and Hispanic Origin for Selected Cities and Other Places: Earliest Census to 1990 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0076/twps0076.html |access-date=April 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120812191959/http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0076/twps0076.html |archive-date=August 12, 2012}}</ref> In 2020, 39.72% of the population was non-Hispanic white, 32.5% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 7.02% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.15% other or mixed, and 16.32% Hispanic or Latin American of any race. This reflected the national demographic shift as Hispanic or Latinos and Asians increased in population.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-08-12|title=US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58195166|access-date=2022-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Frey|first=William H.|date=2021-08-13|title=New 2020 census results show increased diversity countering decade-long declines in America's white and youth populations|url=https://www.brookings.edu/research/new-2020-census-results-show-increased-diversity-countering-decade-long-declines-in-americas-white-and-youth-populations/|access-date=2022-02-06|website=Brookings|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article202159104.html|title=Charlotte's growing Asian population opens community center|last=Price|first=Mark|date=February 26, 2018|website=[[The Charlotte Observer]]|access-date=November 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indyweek.com/news/archives/asian-americans-now-fastest-growing-demographic-north-carolina-report/|title=Asian-Americans Now the Fastest-Growing Demographic in North Carolina: Report|last=Hundall|first=David|date=March 11, 2016|website=Indy Week|access-date=November 25, 2022}}</ref>

The median income for a household in the city was $48,670, and the median income for a family was $59,452. Males had a median income of $38,767 versus $29,218 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $29,825. The percentage of the population living at or below the [[poverty line]] was 10.6%, with 7.8% of families living at or below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

===Religion===
[[File:Billy-graham-library-and-grounds.JPG|right|thumb|[[Billy Graham Library]]]]
Charlotte has been historically [[Protestantism|Protestant]] and remains predominantly Protestant today. It is the birthplace of [[Billy Graham]], and is also the historic seat of [[Presbyterian Church in the United States|Southern Presbyterianism]]. The changing demographics of the city's increasing population have brought scores of new denominations and faiths.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/38b5e9c2df4b43ac9b6a8b04009583e8|title=Billy Graham and North Carolina: The Affection was mutual|last=Drew|first=Jonathan|date=February 23, 2018|work=Associated Press|access-date=August 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/diverse-community-believers-thrives-billy-graham-s-charlotte-n851846|title=A diverse community of believers thrives in Billy Graham's Charlotte|last=McCausland|first=Phil|date=March 1, 2018|website=[[NBC News]]|access-date=January 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2018/02/21/charlotte-politicians-ceos-reflect-on-billy.html|title=Hometown preacher Billy Graham influenced leaders across the world and the Carolinas|last=Spanberg|first=Erik|date=February 21, 2018|website=BizJournals.com|access-date=January 14, 2023}}</ref> The [[Billy Graham Evangelistic Association]], [[Wycliffe USA|Wycliffe Bible Translators]]' [[JAARS]] Center, [[Serving In Mission|SIM]] Missions Organization, and The Christian Research Institute make their homes in the Charlotte general area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.equip.org/connect/|title=Connect with the Christian Research Institute|website=equip.org|access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.simusa.org/|title=Become a Missionary – Christian Missions – Sims USA|website=simusa.org|access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jaars.org/experience/|title=Experience JAARS|website=jaars.org|access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref> In total, Charlotte proper has over 700 places of worship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article236118518.html|title=10 things you need to know to navigate Charlotte's faith scene|date=July 30, 2018|website=[[Charlotte Observer]]|access-date=August 2, 2021}}</ref>

The [[Presbyterian Church (USA)]] is now the fourth largest denomination in Charlotte, with 68,000 members and 206 congregations. The second largest Presbyterian denomination, the [[Presbyterian Church in America]] has 43 churches and 12,000 members, followed by the [[Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church]] with 63 churches and 9,500 members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/r/m/16740/rcms2010_16740_metro_adh_2010.asp|title=The Association of Religion Data Archives – Maps & Reports|website=Thearda.com|access-date=June 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602023500/http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/r/m/16740/rcms2010_16740_metro_adh_2010.asp|archive-date=June 2, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The [[Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America]] is headquartered in Charlotte, and both [[Reformed Theological Seminary]] and [[Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary]] have campuses there; more recently, the [[religious studies]] academic departments of Charlotte's local colleges and universities have also grown considerably.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bpfna.org/|title=Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America website|website=bpfna.org|access-date=August 19, 2021}}</ref>

The [[Advent Christian Church]] is headquartered in Charlotte. The [[Western North Carolina Annual Conference]] of the [[United Methodist Church]] is also headquartered in Charlotte.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wnccumc.org/conference-history|title=Conference History|website=wnccumc.org|access-date=August 2, 2021}}</ref>

The largest Protestant church in Charlotte, by attendance, is [[Elevation Church]], a Southern Baptist church founded by lead pastor [[Steven Furtick]]. The church has over 15,000 congregants at nine Charlotte locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/17/3730572/area-churches-defy-trend-of-religious.htmlw.charlotteobserver.com/2013/04/19/3987499/elevation-church-eyes-old-palace.html |title=Elevation Church eyes old Palace Theater in Cornelius for another location |first=Joe |last=Marusak |year=2013 |access-date=May 16, 2013 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

Charlotte's [[Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Charlotte|Cathedral of Saint Patrick]] is the seat of the bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte]], the head of which is Rev. [[Peter Joseph Jugis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stpatricks.org/|title=Welcome to the Cathedral of Saint patrick|access-date=September 24, 2021}}</ref> St. Matthew Parish, located in the [[Ballantyne (Charlotte neighborhood)|Ballantyne]] neighborhood, is the largest Catholic parish with over 30,000 parishioners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/17/3730572/area-churches-defy-trend-of-religious.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109013753/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/12/17/3730572/area-churches-defy-trend-of-religious.html|archive-date=November 9, 2013|title=Two Charlotte churches are expanding, defying decline of religion|first=Michael|last=Gordon|year=2012|access-date=July 15, 2013}}</ref> Charlotte is home to ~28,000 Catholics.<ref>{{cite web |last=Diocese of Charlotte |date=2010 |title=Pastoral Report - The Diocese of Charlotte |url=https://1z1bef2t6k8q3w96xp2i4xwi-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pastoral-report-10.pdf |access-date=March 31, 2022 |archive-date=March 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331210831/https://1z1bef2t6k8q3w96xp2i4xwi-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pastoral-report-10.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The [[Greek Orthodox Church]]'s cathedral for North Carolina, [[Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Charlotte, North Carolina)|Holy Trinity Cathedral]], is located in Charlotte.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://htgo.org/about-us/|title=About us – Holy Trinity Cathedral|website=htgo.org|access-date=June 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627095310/https://htgo.org/about-us/|archive-date=June 27, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:Saint Peter Catholic Church (Charlotte, North Carolina) - view from Mint Museum.jpg|right|thumb|[[St. Peter's Catholic Church (Charlotte, North Carolina)|St. Peter's Catholic Church]], located in Uptown, is the city's oldest Catholic church.]]Charlotte has the largest Jewish population in the Carolinas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jewishnc.org/jewish-communities-in-north-carolina/charlotte/|title=Jewish Life in Charlotte NC|website=Jewishnc.org|access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2009/04/30/jewish-traveler-charlotte/|title=The Jewish Traveler: Charlotte|website=Hadassah Magazine|date=April 30, 2009 |access-date=July 30, 2022}}</ref> Shalom Park in south Charlotte is the hub of the Jewish community, featuring two synagogues, [[Temple Israel (Charlotte, North Carolina)|Temple Israel]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.templeisraelnc.org/|title=Temple Israel NC Homepage|website=templeisarelnc.com|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref> and Temple Beth El, as well as a community center, the Charlotte Jewish Day School for grades&nbsp;K–5, and the headquarters of the ''[[Charlotte Jewish News]]''.<ref>[http://www.shalomcharlotte.org/ Foundation of Shalom Park – Charlotte]. Shalomcharlotte.org. Retrieved on August 25, 2013.</ref>

Most African Americans in Charlotte are Baptists affiliated with the [[National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.|National Baptist Convention]], the largest predominantly African American denomination in the United States. African American Methodists are largely affiliated with either the [[African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church]], headquartered in Charlotte, or the [[African Methodist Episcopal Church]]. African American Pentecostals are represented by several organizations such as the [[United House of Prayer for All People]], [[Church of God in Christ]], and the [[United Holy Church of America]].

{{As of|2013}}, 51.91% of people in Charlotte practice religion on a regular basis, making it the second most religious city in North Carolina after [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina|Winston-Salem]]. The largest religion in Charlotte is [[Christianity]], with [[Baptists]] (13.26%) having the largest number of adherents. The second largest Christian group are the [[Roman Catholic]]s (9.43%), followed by [[Methodist]]s (8.02%) and [[Presbyterian]]s (5.25%). Other Christian affiliates include [[Pentecostal]]s (2.50%), [[Lutheran]]s (1.30%), [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopalians]] (1.20%), [[Latter-Day Saints]] (0.84%), and other Christian (8.87%) churches, including the [[Eastern Orthodox]] and [[Nondenominational Christianity|non-denominational]] congregations. [[Judaism]] (0.57%) is the second largest religion after Christianity, followed by [[Eastern religions]] (0.34%) and [[Islam]] (0.32%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/religion/city/north_carolina/charlotte|title=Charlotte, North Carolina Religion|website=Bestplaces.net|access-date=June 13, 2016}}</ref>