Mecklenburg County Needs
Total Population
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 991,867 |
Source: NC Office of State Budget and Management; July 1, 2013 County Total Age Groups; Updated October 2014.
Child Population
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| 0 - 2 years | 41,482 |
| 3 - 4 years | 27,776 |
| 5 years | 14,046 |
| 6 - 13 years | 111,302 |
| Total: | 194,606 |
Source: NC Office of State Budget and Management; July 1, 2013 County Total Age Groups; Updated October 2014.
All Women with Related Children Under 18 Years
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Number of women | 114,071 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2014 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates; Table B11004.
Women Ages 20-64 in the Labor Force
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| With own children under age 6 | 19,067 |
| With own children under age 6 and 6-18 | 13,040 |
| With own children ages 6-18 | 44,940 |
| Single living in poverty with children <5 | 4,803 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Tables B23003 and B17010.
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Lives with two parents (both working) | 31,040 |
| Lives with father only (working) | 8,668 |
| Lives with mother only (working) | 19,286 |
| Lives with two parents (one working) | 20,305 |
| Not in labor force | 3,997 |
| Total: | 83,296 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Table B23008.
Income Ranges for Households
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| < $10,000 | 25,029 |
| $10,000 - $14,999 | 16,192 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 36,795 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 41,940 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 54,248 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 67,234 |
| $75,000+ | 135,495 |
| Total: | 376,933 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Table B19001.
Pregnancies and Births - Ages 15 - 19
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Live Births | 748 |
| Birth Rate | 24 |
| Pregnancies | 1,037 |
| Pregnancy Rate | 33 |
Rates: Per 1,000
Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics; 2013.
Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics; 2013.
Pregnancies and Births - Ages 15 - 44
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Live Births | 13,820 |
| Birth Rate | 60 |
| Pregnancies | 17,242 |
| Pregnancy Rate | 75 |
Rates: Per 1,000
Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics; 2013.
Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics; 2013.
Families (with related children) and Poverty
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| All families | 231,678 |
| Families living below poverty level | 26,446 |
| All families with children <5 | 47,963 |
| All with children <5 below poverty level | 9,127 |
| All with children <18 | 124,512 |
| All with children <18 below poverty level | 20,170 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Table B17010.
Children and Poverty
| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| All children < 18 | 242,174 |
| All <18 below poverty level | 48,247 |
| All children < 5 | 69,331 |
| All <5 below poverty level | 13,970 |
| All children 5 to 18 | 172,843 |
| All 5 to 18 below poverty level | 34,277 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Table B17001.