Charlotte (zip 28205), North Carolina
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As of 2009, Charlotte (zip 28205)'s population is 45,635 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.63 percent.
The median home cost in Charlotte (zip 28205) is $119,590. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Charlotte (zip 28205)'s cost of living is 15.00% Lower than the U.S. average.
Charlotte (zip 28205) public schools spend $5,272 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Charlotte (zip 28205).
The unemployment rate in Charlotte (zip 28205) is 10.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Charlotte (zip 28205) jobs have Decreased by 4.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, population is 45,635. There are 4,131 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC
The median age is 33. The US median is 37.6. 42.98% of people in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, are married. 11.00% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.41 people. 12.89% of people are married, with children. 12.82% have children, but are single.
Race in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC
37.95% of people are white, 43.61% are black, 4.18% are asian, 0.51% are native american, and 13.02% claim 'Other'.
17.56% of the people in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 82.44% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 274 physicians per 100,000 population in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC. The US average is 170.
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC Health Index
Air quality in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC is 17 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 21 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 10.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 19.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,577 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $38,552 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.11% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.56% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 17.05% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 19.24% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.04% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.41% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.14% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.79% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.55% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.10% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.05% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 16.46% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.63% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.41% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.17% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 13.01% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 17.27% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, is 10.60%, with job growth of -4.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.70%.
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC Taxes
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC,sales tax rate is 7.50%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,577, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $38,552.
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 42 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $119,590 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 38.02% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.77% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 54.59% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.47 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.69% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.75% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.49% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 11.73% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 21.99% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 34.42% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.47% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.25% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.43% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.69% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.50% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.43% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 2.37% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.02% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.45% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.95% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.33% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 20.69% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 20.52% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 14.84% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.83% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, is $119,590. Home appreciation is -2.10% over the last year. The median age of Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, real estate is 42 years.
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 54.59% of the Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, population. 6.77% of houses and apartments in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Crime
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 4 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 119.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 34. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 35 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Education
Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, schools spend $5,272 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 654 students per librarian, and 402 children per counselor in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC, takes 28 minutes. 68% of commuters drive their own car alone. 20% carpool with others. 7% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Charlotte (zip 28205), NC is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Charlotte (zip 28205), NC is more expensive.
Overall, Charlotte (zip 28205), NC cost of living is 85.00.
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 47.97% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.53% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 32.95% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.55% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 13.21% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.36% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.58% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.53% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.75% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 7.52% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.50% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.22% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.12% | 0.54% |
47.97% of the people in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.53% are Catholic; 32.95% are Protestant; 0.55% are LDS; 3.50% are another Christian faith; 1.22% in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC are Jewish; 0.10% are an eastern faith; 1.12% affilitates with Islam.
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51.63% of the people in Charlotte (zip 28205), NC are registered as Democrats. 48.00% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.37%.
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