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Charlotte city, NC

ZIP 28208 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28208

28208 has a population of 38,948 with a median age of 33.6 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
18.1%-71% vs US avg
x
Black
61.7%+397% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.4%-23% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.5%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.5%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
12.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.6%+68% vs US avg
x
High school
32.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.0%-40% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.4%+248% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.3%+225% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.8%+448% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28208

Poverty Rate
20.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
48.4%+248% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.3%+225% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.3%+103% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.4%+117% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.8%+448% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,948
Median age33.6
Poverty rate20.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White18.1%
Hispanic14.4%
Black61.7%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born48.4%