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What’s within 5, 10, 25, and 50 miles of Charlotte, NC

About 3.22 million people live within 50 miles of the center of Charlotte, and 809,000 within 10 miles. The 50-mile circle takes in 160 cities, towns and CDPs and reaches 28 counties in 2 states.

By the All Map Tools Team

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5 mi (8.0 km)
225,000 148,000–524,000
10 mi (16 km)
809,000 452,000–1.17 million
25 mi (40 km)
2.14 million 1.73–2.49 million
50 mi (80 km)
3.22 million 2.99–3.44 million

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RadiusPeopleLow–highCities, towns and CDPsZIP codesArea
5 mi (8.0 km)225,000148,000–524,00011379 mi²
10 mi (16 km)809,000452,000–1.17 million226314 mi²
25 mi (40 km)2.14 million1.73–2.49 million55681,963 mi²
50 mi (80 km)3.22 million2.99–3.44 million1601577,854 mi²

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Within 5 miles (8.0 km)

About 225,000 people (148,000–524,000). Only one Census place (city, town or CDP) has its center inside, and so do 13 ZIP codes.

There is no other Census place within 5 miles; the nearest beyond is Pineville, 9.6 mi south.

Within 10 miles (16 km)

About 809,000 people (452,000–1.17 million), 584,000 more than within 5 miles. 2 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 26 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 5 and 10 miles

  1. Pineville 11,851 9.6 mi S

Just past 10 miles

  1. Huntersville 68,535 12.5 mi N
  2. Matthews 32,769 10.6 mi SE
  3. Mint Hill 29,476 11.1 mi E

Within 25 miles (40 km)

About 2.14 million people (1.73–2.49 million), 1.33 million more than within 10 miles. 55 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 68 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 10 and 25 miles

  1. Concord 114,598 16.3 mi NE
  2. Gastonia 87,067 19.4 mi W
  3. Rock Hill SC 75,911 22.3 mi SW
  4. Huntersville 68,535 12.5 mi N
  5. Kannapolis 61,708 20.6 mi NE
  6. Mooresville 55,842 24.6 mi N

Just past 25 miles

  1. Lincolnton 12,465 28.2 mi NW
  2. Kings Mountain 12,117 28.8 mi W
  3. York SC 10,620 27.3 mi SW

Within 50 miles (80 km)

About 3.22 million people (2.99–3.44 million), 1.08 million more than within 25 miles. 160 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 157 ZIP codes.

Biggest places between 25 and 50 miles

  1. Hickory 45,975 44.4 mi NW
  2. Salisbury 36,879 36.2 mi NE
  3. Statesville 32,181 38.4 mi N
  4. Shelby 23,309 40.0 mi W
  5. Albemarle 17,769 37.9 mi E
  6. Newton 13,822 37.2 mi NW

Just past 50 miles

  1. Thomasville 27,733 62.3 mi NE
  2. Clemmons 22,808 61.2 mi NE
  3. Lexington 20,238 50.7 mi NE

Counties the circles reach

The 5-mile circle reaches one county; the 50-mile circle, 28, in 2 states (NC and SC).

Within 5 mi
Mecklenburg County
Within 10 mi, also
Gaston County and York County (SC)
Within 25 mi, also
Cabarrus County, Stanly County, Lincoln County, Rowan County, Iredell County, Union County, Lancaster County (SC), and Catawba County
Within 50 mi, also
Chester County (SC), Union County (SC), Davie County, Burke County, Caldwell County, Anson County, Chesterfield County (SC), Cherokee County (SC), Rutherford County, Fairfield County (SC), Richmond County, Davidson County, Alexander County, Cleveland County, Montgomery County, Kershaw County (SC), and Randolph County

How far 30 minutes by car gets you

Driving for 30 minutes from the center, at typical road speeds and with no traffic, covers 871 mi² (2,256 km²): the same area as a circle 17 mi in radius. The farthest point is 27 mi away, to the north.

That area takes in 100% of the 5-mile circle, 99% of the 10-mile circle, 44% of the 25-mile circle, and 11% of the 50-mile circle. About 1.52 million people live in it, against 2.14 million within 25 miles.

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Questions

How many people live within 10 miles of Charlotte?

About 809,000 people (452,000–1.17 million), from the population of each ZIP code area in the Census ACS 2020–2024. Within 5 miles it’s 225,000, and within 50 miles, 3.22 million.

Which cities are within 50 miles of Charlotte?

160 Census places (cities, towns and CDPs) have their center inside, and so do 157 ZIP codes. The biggest: Concord (114,598), 16 mi northeast, Gastonia (87,067), 19 mi west, Rock Hill, SC (75,911), 22 mi southwest, Huntersville (68,535), 12 mi north, Kannapolis (61,708), 21 mi northeast, Mooresville (55,842), 25 mi north, Hickory (45,975), 44 mi northwest, and Indian Trail (44,303), 15 mi southeast.

Which counties are within 50 miles of Charlotte?

The 50-mile circle reaches 28 counties: Mecklenburg County, Gaston County, York County (SC), Cabarrus County, Stanly County, Lincoln County, Rowan County, Iredell County, Union County, Lancaster County (SC), Catawba County, Chester County (SC), Union County (SC), Davie County, Burke County, Caldwell County, Anson County, Chesterfield County (SC), Cherokee County (SC), Rutherford County, Fairfield County (SC), Richmond County, Davidson County, Alexander County, Cleveland County, Montgomery County, Kershaw County (SC), and Randolph County.

How far can you drive from Charlotte in 30 minutes?

Up to 27 mi from the center (to the north), at typical road speeds and with no traffic. The 30-minute area measures 871 mi² and about 1.52 million people live in it.

Is Thomasville within 50 miles of Charlotte?

No: it’s 62 mi (100 km) northeast of the center of Charlotte in a straight line, 12 mi beyond the 50-mile circle.

How big is a 50-mile radius around Charlotte?

The circle covers 7,854 mi² (20,341 km²). With about 3.22 million people inside, that’s 410 per square mile.

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