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Charlotte, MI


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Charlotte, Michigan

Charlotte, Michigan, in Eaton county, is 18 miles SW of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 90 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is located in the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area. Charlotte has a population of 8,389.

The People and Families of Charlotte

In Charlotte, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlotte had a median family income of $45,759.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Charlotte gave more campaign money ($3,500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Charlotte Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Charlotte. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Charlotte, 91% of commuters drive to work. Charlotte is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

Of Note

High Points

Charlotte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Charlotte Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Charlotte Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Charlotte, MI

Comparing Charlotte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime43

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