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Charlotte city, NC

ZIP 28217 — 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 28217

28217 has a population of 31,909 with a median age of 31.7 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
27.2%-56% vs US avg
x
Black
35.1%+183% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.5%+43% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
36.8%+97% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.0%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
8.2%-50% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.9%+80% vs US avg
x
High school
22.3%-15% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
35.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.7%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
56.0%+66% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
66/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.9%+266% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.1%+173% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.9%+830% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28217

Poverty Rate
20.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.9%+266% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.1%+173% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
26.5%+231% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.2%+30% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.9%+830% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,909
Median age31.7
Poverty rate20.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White27.2%
Hispanic36.8%
Black35.1%
Asian8.5%
Foreign-born50.9%