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Charlotte city, NC

ZIP 28209 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28209

28209 has a population of 23,945 with a median age of 33.9 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Black
7.1%-42% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.4%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
71.7%+16% vs US avg
x
65+
9.9%-39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.3%-70% vs US avg
x
High school
9.4%-64% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.8%-39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
69.5%+106% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.7%-58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.8%+706% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28209

Poverty Rate
8.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.7%-58% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.3%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.3%-64% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.5%-85% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.8%+706% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,945
Median age33.9
Poverty rate8.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.2%
Hispanic7.9%
Black7.1%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born24.0%