Mecklenburg County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Mecklenburg County - Mecklenburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Mecklenburg County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Mecklenburg County located in the map, major cities in Mecklenburg county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

About Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Charlotte. As per 2020 census, the population of Mecklenburg County is 1122276 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 546 sq mi (1,414 km2). Mecklenburg County was established on 1762.

Facts about Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Central North Carolina (Charlotte metropolitan area)
County SeatCharlotte
Named AfterMecklenburg‑Strelitz (home of Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III)
Established1762 (effective 1763, from Anson County)
Coordinates~35.23° N, 80.84° W
Total Area~546 sq mi
Land Area~520–525 sq mi
Water Area~20–25 sq mi
Population (2020)~1,115,482
Estimated Population (2023)~1,163,701
Population Density~2,000+ per sq mi
Major CommunitiesCharlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Stallings
Main IndustriesFinance & banking, Professional services, Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Major RoadsInterstate 77, Interstate 85, U.S. Highway 29, U.S. Highway 74
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForCharlotte (“Queen City”), banking & corporate headquarters, cultural institutions, sports teams, rapid growth & diverse economy
Websitehttps://www.mecknc.gov

Top Attractions in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

  • U.S. National Whitewater Center – Whitewater rafting and outdoor activities.
  • Bank of America Stadium – Home of the Carolina Panthers.
  • Discovery Place Science – Interactive science museum.
  • Freedom Park – Trails, sports, and picnic areas.
  • Mint Museum Uptown – Art and design exhibits.
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway – NASCAR racing and events.
  • Levine Museum of the New South – History and cultural exhibits.
  • Romare Bearden Park – Urban park and events.
  • Carowinds – Amusement park and rides.
  • ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center – Children's library and theater.

Cities & Towns in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Pineville, Matthews, Stallings, Mint Hill, University City