| Statistic | Charlotte | North Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2009 est.) | 709,441 | 9,380,884 | 307,006,550 |
| Population (2000) | 542,131 | 8,049,313 | 281,421,906 |
| Population growth | 30.9% | 16.5% | 9.1% |
| Pct. speak English | 85.4% | 93.3% | 87.9% |
| Pct. speak Spanish | 8.0% | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| Pct. married | 52.6% | 58.7% | 57.7% |
The Charlotte population was 709,441 in 2009 compared to 542,131 in 2000. The Charlotte, NC population has increased by 30.9% from 2000 to 2009.
In Charlotte, 85.4% of the people speak English and 8.0% of people speak Spanish. In Charlotte, 52.6% of people are married and 89.0% of residents were born in the US.
| Race | Charlotte | North Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.26% | 65.69% | 70.38% |
| African American | 32.62% | 27.20% | 14.29% |
| American Indian | 0.43% | 0.61% | 0.76% |
| Asian | 3.24% | 2.01% | 4.52% |
| Native Hawaiian | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.16% |
| Mixed race | 1.89% | 1.65% | 3.01% |
| Other race | 3.49% | 2.79% | 6.88% |
In Charlotte, 7.4% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.