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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37119 and an estimated population of 1,163,701 (Census 2023), 2nd largest of 100 in the state.

County facts

Name: Mecklenburg County
State: North Carolina
Type: county
FIPS code: 37119
State FIPS: 37
Population (2023): 1,163,701
Change since 2020: +4.1%
State rank: 2 of 100

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Major cities in Mecklenburg County

Charlotte

Other counties in North Carolina

Wake County Guilford County Forsyth County Cumberland County Durham County Buncombe County Union County Johnston County All 100

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Mecklenburg County?

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37119: 37 for the state and 119 for the county.

What state is Mecklenburg County in?

Mecklenburg County is in North Carolina.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.