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Mint Hill, North Carolina

Introduction to Mint Hill, North Carolina

Mint Hill, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg county, is 11 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina.The town is located in the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Mint Hill has a population of 14,922.

Mint Hill History

The present day town of Mint Hill was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. It was first settled by the whites in 1750. The town was incorporated on March 11, 1971. At the time of incorporation, the population of Mint Hill was 2,284. As per the 2000 census report, there are approximately 14,922 people residing in Mint Hill.

Mint Hill and nearby Attractions

  • Charlotte Museum of History
  • Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
  • Levine Museum of the New South
  • Paramount's Carowinds
  • President James K. Polk State Historic Site
  • Landsford Canal State Park

Things To Do In Mint Hill

While in Mint Hill, you can visit the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County-Mint Hill Branch to discover the town’s history. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on McEwen Lake, Walhill Lake, and McWhirter Lake. The Lawyers Square Shopping Center and Hoods Crossroads Shopping Center offer wonderful shopping experiences. It is also worth visiting the Andrew Jackson State Park, Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte Museum of History, and Afro-American Cultural Center.

Mint Hill Transportation

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Mint Hill Higher Education

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College are the nearest college and university.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mint Hill Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Mint Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mint Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Mint Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mint Hill Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Mint Hill College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mint Hill, NC

Comparing Mint Hill 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
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity74
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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