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Compare Charlotte to Cary
This post compares Charlotte, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Charlotte (city) | Cary (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 826,060 | 159,715 |
| Income (median) | $46,023 | $72,524 |
| Home Value (median) | $187,300 | $323,000 |
| White | 50% | 69% |
| Black | 35% | 7% |
| Asian | 6% | 16% |
| With Kids | 32% | 39% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 39 |
| Rentals | 46% | 31% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Charlotte or Cary?
A: Charlotte has a much larger population count than Cary: 826060 compared with 159715 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Charlotte or in Cary?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Charlotte.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Charlotte or Cary?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Charlotte.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charlotte does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 46% for Charlotte versus 31% for Cary.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Charlotte may include: Raleigh, Greensboro, and Durham.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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