Town · North Carolina
Mint Hill, North Carolina
Mint Hill, town, mostly in Mecklenburg County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Union County, North Carolina. Mint Hill had 29,476 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,450 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,556 (±100). GEOID 3743480.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,476
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,450 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,556 ±100
Median household income
$100,860
±$5,726 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$428,900
±$14,412 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,528
±$182 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Mint Hill and what county is it in?
Mint Hill is a town mostly in Mecklenburg County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Union County, North Carolina. It covers 24.6 square miles of land, 1,076 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mint Hill is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 26,444 | 100.0% |
| Union County | 6 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mint Hill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,476 people lived in Mint Hill on July 1, 2025, up 11.4% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 26,450 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,556 (±100).
| Measure | Mint Hill | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,556 ±100 | 1,154,681 | +859 |
| Households | 10,262 ±441 | 466,527 | +635 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.11 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,820 ±489 | 503,071 | +690 |
Mint Hill's population since 2000
From 14,922 in 2000 to 29,476 in 2025: up 97.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill?
The median resident of Mint Hill is 45.1 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.5%. 14.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mint Hill | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 ±3.0 | 35.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±2.1 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±2.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.0 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1% ±3.0 pts | 16.0% | +6.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.1% ±3.4 pts | 43.2% | −7.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.5% ±2.3 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% | +2.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.7% ±2.4 pts | 17.3% | +6.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5% ±2.9 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±2.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±2.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±1.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.3% ±3.7 pts | 49.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9% ±2.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±1.6 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.5 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 Mint Hill earn?
Half of Mint Hill's 10,262 households earn less than $100,860 a year (±$5,726), against $87,005 in Mecklenburg County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $92,405 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mint Hill | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,860 ±$5,726 | $87,005 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $130,005 ±$8,029 | $128,782 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,706 ±$3,329 | $53,295 | +$7,508 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4% ±3.1 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±6.1 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.2 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.5 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 Mint Hill?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Mint Hill's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $428,900 by its owner (±$14,412). The median renter pays $1,528 a month including utilities, and 40.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mint Hill | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $428,900 ±$14,412 | $406,800 | +$98,705 |
| Median gross rent | $1,528 ±$182 | $1,627 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.2% ±11.4 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,961 ±$82 | $1,893 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±4.1 pts | 55.1% | +5.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±4.1 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 10,820 ±489 | 503,071 | +690 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.4% ±5.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.3% ±3.4 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% ±1.9 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.1 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 Mint Hill work and get to work?
69.8% of Mint Hill's workers drive alone and 20.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Mint Hill | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±2.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8% ±3.8 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±2.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.6% ±3.1 pts | 28.5% | +11.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±1.4 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
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 Mint Hill?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Mint Hill, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,026 (Tract 57.18) to $124,444 (Tract 57.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 57.14Mecklenburg County | 6,227 | $120,903 |
| Tract 57.19Mecklenburg County | 4,153 | $99,808 |
| Tract 57.21Mecklenburg County | 3,646 | $98,402 |
| Tract 57.13Mecklenburg County | 4,290 | $124,444 |
| Tract 57.18Mecklenburg County | 3,130 | $72,026 |
| Tract 57.20Mecklenburg County | 2,669 | $106,010 |
| Tract 57.10Mecklenburg County | 4,695 | $78,924 |
| Tract 19.17Mecklenburg County | 3,754 | $72,868 |
| Tract 57.15Mecklenburg County | 2,988 | $98,182 |
| Tract 56.27Mecklenburg County | 8,946 | $73,798 |
| Tract 56.21Mecklenburg County | 7,150 | $78,971 |
| Tract 202.03Union County | 4,510 | $113,194 |
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 Mint Hill) · Census block assignment files
How does Mint Hill compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mint Hill is the 1,372nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 40th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Mint Hill ranks 61st 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 | 40th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 54th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 163rd | 443 |
| Median household income | 61st | 434 |
| Per capita income | 76th | 443 |
| Median home value | 68th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 263rd | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 118th | 421 |
| Median age | 127th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 92nd | 443 |
| Work from home | 76th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 91st | 439 |
Mint Hill's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
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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 Mint Hill?
8 of the 57 figures for Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill.