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Charlotte is located in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. The city has a population of 540,828.
In Charlotte, about 46% of adults are married.
In 2000, Charlotte had a median family income of $56,517. People in Charlotte generally have good earning power. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Charlotte gave more campaign money ($1,208,885) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in Charlotte. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Charlotte, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Charlotte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Charlotte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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