Charlotte, NC population by race
The table below shows Charlotte's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377,125 | 43.10% |
| Black or African American | 308,131 | 35.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,358 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 57,343 | 6.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 267 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 66,765 | 7.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62,056 | 7.09% |
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Charlotte population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Charlotte has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Charlotte's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Charlotte population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 43.10% are white, 35.21% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.55% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.63% are some other race and 7.09% are multiracial.
Charlotte 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Charlotte is White with a population of 377,125 (43.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 62,056 (7.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Charlotte, NC
By ethnicity, 134,058 (15.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 740,987 (84.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Charlotte, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 347,363 (46.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Charlotte, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Charlotte's Non-Hispanic population.
Charlotte Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 347,363 | 46.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 303,980 | 41.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,575 | 0.21% |
| Asian alone | 56,768 | 7.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 230 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 3,315 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 27,756 | 3.75% |
Among the Hispanic population in Charlotte, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 72,488 (54.07% of the total Hispanic population).
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Charlotte, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Charlotte's Hispanic population.
Charlotte Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 47,253 | 35.25% |
| Puerto Rican | 9,932 | 7.41% |
| Cuban | 4,385 | 3.27% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 72,488 | 54.07% |
Things to know
What percentage of Charlotte, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.32% of Charlotte population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Charlotte, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 72,488 (54.07% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Charlotte, NC have?
Charlotte, NC has 308,131 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 35.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Charlotte is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Charlotte, NC?
With 84.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Charlotte.
That being said, with a 35.21% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Charlotte.
What is the majority race in Charlotte, NC?
With a population of 377,125 (43.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Charlotte.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Charlotte, with 35.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
