Facts

Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina with an estimated population of 687,450 (taken from 2008).

In 2008 the estimated population of the Charlotte metropolitan area was 1,701,000.

In 2008 Charlotte was voted “Best Place to Live in America”  and picked by CNNMoney as a top 10 pick for best places to live.

Some Facts:

Median age of residents:
- Male: 33 years old
- Female: 35 years old

Median household income in 08:
- Charlotte: $52,500 annually
- North Carolina: $46,600 annually

Median home value in 08:
- Charlotte: $188,400
- North Carolina: $154,500

Median rent per month: $800

Races in Charlotte:
- White Non-Hispanic (55.1%)
- Black (32.7%)
- Hispanic (7.4%)
- Other race (3.6%)
- Two or more races (1.7%)
- Asian Indian (0.9%)
- Vietnamese (0.8%)
- American Indian (0.7%)
- Other Asian (0.7%)

Charlotte, North Carolina was incorporated in 1768 and has an Elevation of 850 ft. Total land area is 242 square miles with a population density of 2838 people per square mile.

Average annual precipitation is 43.1 inches per year.
Average Annual Temperature is 60 Degrees F

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