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Huntersville, North Carolina

Huntersville, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg county, is 12 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is located in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Huntersville has a population of 24,960.

The People and Families of Huntersville

In Huntersville, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Huntersville people are married off. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntersville had a median family income of $80,821. People in Huntersville generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Huntersville than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Huntersville, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Huntersville. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Huntersville gave more campaign money ($23,458) 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.

Huntersville Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Huntersville. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Huntersville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Huntersville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHuntersville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHuntersville Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHuntersville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHuntersville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHuntersville People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Huntersville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Huntersville, NC

Comparing Huntersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime47

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