Charlotte
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Charlotte

Together for Our City

Learn from data, stories, and resources to help make the best missional decisions so that the Church of Greater Charlotte can seek the flourishing of our city, together.

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City Snapshots

People

Population
886,283
People living in the city of Charlotte
2,712,818
People living in the Greater Charlotte area
Population Growth
Racial Breakdown
White (57.6%)
Black (21.9%)
Hispanic (12%)
Asian (4.2%)
Multi (3.6%)
Other (0.5%)
Native (0.2%)
Pacific (0%)
Generational Breakdown
Gen Alpha
Gen Z
Millennials
Gen X
Boomers
Silent
Non-English Language Breakdown
Spanish
Indo-European
Other Asian
French
Slavic
Other

Families

Income Indicators
$80,201
Median household income
$113,387
Average household income
Median Household Income
Families in Poverty
52,927
Number of families in poverty
8%
Percentage of families in poverty
Change in Family Poverty
-10,490
Number of families falling into poverty
-16.5%
Percentage of families falling into poverty
People per Household
Children per Family

Church

Total Churches
1,156
Total churches in county
3,118
Total churches in metro
Christian Church Adherents in Greater Charlotte
1,373,165
% of Population Affiliated with Church in Greater Charlotte
52%

Explore the Realities in Greater Charlotte

Realities help focus our collective efforts around the areas where we can make the greatest impact in Charlotte. Click on a reality to uncover deeper insights and stories, and connect with Christian organizations working to make a difference.

Explore our Neighborhoods

Select a neighborhood on the map to explore unique data and stories. Compare your neighborhood to those around you. See how you can receive support or get involved to give support.

Highlighted Stories

Local stories of shared experience that help us understand the needs, and opportunities, as well as celebrate goodness and transformation.