Mecklenburg County, NC

Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg County, NC, with a minority-majority population, has something for everyone. The county has a high quality of life highlighted by diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Seven Fortune 500 companies have HQs in Mecklenburg County: Bank of America, Honeywell, Nucor, Truist, Duke Energy, Sonic Automotive and Albemarle. Charlotte, located within Mecklenburg County, serves as a major transportation hub with easy access interstates 77, 85 and 40, the east coast ports in Wilmington, NC; Charleston, SC; and Norfolk, VA., and international flights. Anchored by Bank of America and Truist Bank HQs, Mecklenburg County is the known as the second largest financial center in the U.S. Less known is the county is the largest manufacturing employment center in North Carolina. The region offers a skilled workforce, competitive tax rates, and government support that makes this an attractive area for current and future business growth.

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REGIONAL BENEFITS

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Population

1,190,061

Population

1,243,853

2030 Population

35.5

Median Age

669,170

Labor Force

1,536,696

Regional Labor Force

Income

25.07/hr

Average Wage

$85,845

Median Household Income

Education

84.9%

High School Graduation Rate

74.4%

Post Secondary Degree

EDUCATION BREAKDOWN

18.2%

Some College

8.2%

Associate Degree

31%

Bachelor’s Degree

17%

Graduate Degree or Higher

EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

UNC Charlotte

Central Piedmont Community College

Queens University of Charlotte

Davidson

Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte

Southeastern College-Charlotte

Johnson C Smith University

Carolinas College of Health Science

Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Charlotte

Chamberlain University – North Carolina

Top 5 Largest Sectors By Employment Percentages

15.1%

Management

10.3%

Financial Services

10.1%

Admin Support

9.4%

Sales

7.3%

Logistics and Distribution

Industry Clusters

Financial Services

Biopharmaceuticals

Textile Manufacturing

Health Services

Production Tech and Heavy Machinery

Transportation and Logistics

Electric Power Generation and Transmission

Information Technology and Analytical Instruments

Business Services

Recreation

Major Employers

Wells Fargo

Bank of America

Atrium Health

Novant

Duke Energy

Lowes

Spectrum

TIAA

24.4 minutes

Commute Time

Airport

Charlotte International Airport (located within county)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Roger Johnson

Mecklenburg County

980-215-5349 Roger.Johnson@MeckNC.gov