North Carolina

Mecklenburg

1,115,482
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Mecklenburg

Mecklenburg, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 11,395. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,115,482.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of McIntyre Farm (Charlotte area), Battle of Charlotte, Confederate Destruction of Charlotte Mint, and 108 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,115,482
2010919,628
2000695,454
1990511,433
1980404,270
1970354,656
1960272,111
1950197,052
1940151,826
1930127,971
192080,695
191067,031
190055,268
189042,673
188034,175
187024,299
186017,374
185013,914
184018,273
183020,073
182016,895
181014,272
180010,439
179011,395
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Mecklenburg

Military engagements that took place in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

Battle of McIntyre Farm (Charlotte area)
1780
Battle of Charlotte
1780
Confederate Destruction of Charlotte Mint
1865

Historic places in Mecklenburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

Seaboard Air Line Railroad Passenger Station
Charlotte
Morrocroft
Charlotte
Matthews Commercial Historic District
Matthews
Potts Plantation
Cornelius
Eumenean Hall, Davidson College
Davidson
Hodges, Eugene Wilson, Farm
Charlotte
Hoskins Mill
Charlotte
Alexander, Neal Somers, House
Charlotte
Overcarsh House
Charlotte
Textile Mill Supply Company Building
Charlotte
Liddell-McNinch House
Charlotte
Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College
Davidson
McNinch, Frank Ramsay, House
Charlotte
Pineville Commercial Historic District
Pineville
East Avenue Tabernacle Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church
Charlotte
Biddle Memorial Hall, Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte
Dilworth Historic District
Charlotte
Merchants and Farmers National Bank Building
Charlotte
Billingsville School
Charlotte
Alexander, Hezekiah, House
Charlotte
Nebel Knitting Mill, Former
Charlotte
Beaver Dam Plantation House
Davidson
Barringer Hotel
Charlotte
Croft Historic District
Charlotte
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Frequently asked about Mecklenburg

When does Mecklenburg first appear in the US census?
Mecklenburg, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 11,395.
What is the population of Mecklenburg?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Mecklenburg had a recorded population of 1,115,482.
Were any battles fought in Mecklenburg?
3 documented military engagements took place in Mecklenburg, including Battle of McIntyre Farm (Charlotte area), Battle of Charlotte, Confederate Destruction of Charlotte Mint.
How many historic places are in Mecklenburg?
108 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
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