Town · North Carolina
Huntersville, North Carolina
Huntersville, town, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Huntersville had 68,535 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 61,376 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 63,969 (±69). GEOID 3733120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
68,535
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 61,376 · ACS 2020-2024: 63,969 ±69
Median household income
$120,516
±$4,168 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$472,900
±$9,904 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,834
±$62 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Huntersville and what county is it in?
Huntersville is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It covers 41.8 square miles of land, 1,467 residents per square mile in 2020.
Huntersville is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Huntersville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 68,535 people lived in Huntersville on July 1, 2025, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 61,376 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 63,969 (±69).
| Measure | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 63,969 ±69 | 1,154,681 | +7,989 |
| Households | 25,055 ±550 | 466,527 | +4,981 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.06 | 2.44 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 25,913 ±595 | 503,071 | +4,977 |
Huntersville's population since 2000
From 24,960 in 2000 to 68,535 in 2025: up 174.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Huntersville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huntersville?
The median resident of Huntersville is 40.1 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.3%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±1.1 | 35.5 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±1.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5% ±1.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±1.2 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.3% ±2.3 pts | 43.2% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.3% ±2.0 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±1.2 pts | 6.3% | +3.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1% ±1.2 pts | 17.3% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1% ±1.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±0.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8% ±1.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.5% ±2.3 pts | 49.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.1% ±1.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±1.5 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Huntersville earn?
Half of Huntersville's 25,055 households earn less than $120,516 a year (±$4,168), against $87,005 in Mecklenburg County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $125,550 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,516 ±$4,168 | $87,005 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $155,058 ±$5,992 | $128,782 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,224 ±$2,230 | $53,295 | +$6,784 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±0.6 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 14.8% | −2.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±1.0 pts | 94.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Huntersville?
Owners occupy 71.7% of Huntersville's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $472,900 by its owner (±$9,904). The median renter pays $1,834 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $472,900 ±$9,904 | $406,800 | +$101,846 |
| Median gross rent | $1,834 ±$62 | $1,627 | +$228 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9% ±5.4 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,159 ±$50 | $1,893 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.7% ±2.6 pts | 55.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.3% ±2.6 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 25,913 ±595 | 503,071 | +4,977 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.6% ±2.0 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 26.5% ±2.1 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Huntersville work and get to work?
63.7% of Huntersville's workers drive alone and 28.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±1.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7% ±2.2 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.4% ±2.3 pts | 28.5% | +17.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±1.1 | 25.1 min | −2.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Huntersville?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Huntersville, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,206 (Tract 63.09) to $184,541 (Tract 63.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 62.11Mecklenburg County | 6,012 | $129,226 |
| Tract 63.07Mecklenburg County | 5,886 | $111,553 |
| Tract 62.12Mecklenburg County | 4,733 | $108,906 |
| Tract 62.10Mecklenburg County | 4,440 | $127,644 |
| Tract 62.21Mecklenburg County | 4,274 | $115,250 |
| Tract 62.14Mecklenburg County | 4,202 | $140,545 |
| Tract 63.08Mecklenburg County | 3,897 | $105,139 |
| Tract 63.05Mecklenburg County | 4,681 | $184,541 |
| Tract 63.10Mecklenburg County | 4,585 | $132,614 |
| Tract 62.24Mecklenburg County | 3,155 | $86,477 |
| Tract 62.23Mecklenburg County | 3,002 | $106,429 |
| Tract 63.11Mecklenburg County | 3,989 | $170,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Huntersville) · Census block assignment files
How does Huntersville compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Huntersville is the 570th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Huntersville ranks 29th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 53rd | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th | 443 |
| Median household income | 29th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 37th | 443 |
| Median home value | 44th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 335th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th | 421 |
| Median age | 238th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 191st | 443 |
| Work from home | 28th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 127th | 439 |
Huntersville's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Huntersville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Huntersville?
4 of the 57 figures for Huntersville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Huntersville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Huntersville.