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Compare Charlotte to Raleigh
This post compares Charlotte, North Carolina to Raleigh, 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) | Raleigh (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 826,060 | 449,477 |
| Income (median) | $46,023 | $46,313 |
| Home Value (median) | $187,300 | $225,000 |
| White | 50% | 59% |
| Black | 35% | 28% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| With Kids | 32% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 33 |
| Rentals | 46% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Charlotte or Raleigh?
A: Charlotte has a larger population count than Raleigh: 826060 compared with 449477 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Charlotte or in Raleigh?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Charlotte.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Charlotte or Raleigh?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Charlotte.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Raleigh does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 46% for Charlotte versus 48% for Raleigh.
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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