Mecklenburg County Car Accident Lawyers

Mecklenburg County North Carolina

About Mecklenburg county North Carolina

Mecklenburg County is a county located in the southwestern region of the state of North Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 919,618. It increased to 1,110,356 as of the 2019 estimate, making it the second-most populous county in North Carolina (after Wake County) and the first county in the Carolinas to surpass one million in population.^[1] Its county seat is Charlotte, and is the state’s largest city.^[2]

Mecklenburg County is the central county of the Charlotte-Concord–Gastonia, NC–SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. On September 12, 2013, the county welcomed its one millionth resident.^[3]

Like its seat, the county is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of the United Kingdom, whose name is derived from the region of Mecklenburg in Germany, itself deriving its name from Mecklenburg Castle (Mecklenburg meaning “large castle” in Low German) in the village of Dorf Mecklenburg.

Living in Mecklenburg County NC

As of the census^[8] of 2000, there were 695,454 people, 273,416 households, and 174,986 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,322 people per square mile (510/km²). There were 292,780 housing units at an average density of 556 per square mile (215/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.02% White, 27.87% Black or African American, 0.35% American Indian/Alaska Native, 3.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.01% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 6.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 273,416 households, out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.70% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.00% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 36.40% from 25 to 44, 20.30% from 45 to 64, and 8.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $50,579, and the median income for a family was $60,608. Males had a median income of $40,934 versus $30,100 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,352. About 6.60% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.50% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.

Mecklenburg County Zip Codes

Mecklenburg County Car Accident Lawyer

If you have been involved in a car accident in Mecklenburg County North Carolina, you need a Mecklenburg County car accident lawyer. Call the Charlotte NC Car Accident Lawyers Group at (980) 239-2275 to get a complimentary case evaluation. We also handle bus accident cases.

Things to Do In Mecklenburg County

Here are some of the top things to do in Mecklenburg County North Carolina

1. Mint Museum Randolph
2. NASCAR Hall of Fame
3. Discovery Place Science
4. Whitewater Center
5. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
6. Fury 365
7. Billy Graham Library
8. Freedom Park
9. U.S National Whitewater Center