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Charlotte city, NC

ZIP 28212 — 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 28212

28212 has a population of 42,628 with a median age of 32.7 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
21.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Black
38.8%+213% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.7%+31% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
32.3%+73% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.6%+26% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.7%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
8.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.2%+100% vs US avg
x
High school
25.6%-2% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.9%+42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
69/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.1%+40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.0%+267% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.0%+97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
92.0%+1485% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28212

Poverty Rate
16.1%+40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.0%+267% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.0%+97% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
26.0%+225% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.1%+63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
92.0%+1485% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population42,628
Median age32.7
Poverty rate16.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White21.7%
Hispanic32.3%
Black38.8%
Asian7.7%
Foreign-born51.0%