Charlotte: Community & Culture
Community life in Charlotte is shaped by 18 libraries, 804 congregations, and 64 cultural organizations.
- 0.9 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs North Carolina 1.1/1K).
- 0.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs North Carolina 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | South Park Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 7015 Morrison Blvd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (704) 416-5400 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 28211 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3185 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 18 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
MECKLENBURG KIWANIS CHARITIES INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BALLANTYNE NC ROTARY CLUB
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
EAGLES WINGS STUDIO INC
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
ROTARY CLUB OF WAXHAW-WEDDINGTON CHARITABLE FOUND
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHARLOTTE KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
ROTARY CLUB OF BALLANTYNE INC
MECKLENBURG COUNTY SOUTH ROTARY FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN LEGION
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
CHARLOTTE LODGE NO 1113 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
| Churches · Total count | 804 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Addison Apartments
Alexander, Hezekiah, House
Alexander, Neal Somers, House
Alexander, William T., House
Barringer Hotel
Biddle Memorial Hall, Johnson C. Smith University
Billingsville School
Carey, Philip, Building
Carolina School Supply Company Building (Former)
Carolina Transfer and Storage Company Building, (Former)
Carr, John Price, House
Charlotte Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant, Former
Charlotte Fire Station No. 4
Charlotte Supply Company Building
Commercial Building at 500 North Tryon Street
Crane Company Building (Former)
Craven, Dr. Walter Pharr, House
Croft Historic District
Dilworth Historic District
Dilworth Historic District (Boundary Increase)
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 27 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 64 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE LEGACYFOUNDATION INC
GREATER CHARLOTTE SPCA
HUMANE SOCIETY OF LAKE NORMAN
LOVING THY NEIGHBOR FOOD BANK
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE CHARLOTTE REGION
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
SERTOMA INC
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE INC
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS NEST COUNCIL
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT INC
YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF METROLINA INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
OPTIMIST CLUB OF FORT MILL COMMUNITY
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 5,838 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Charlotte+NC |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=28206 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=28206 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=28206 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=28206 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 983 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 134 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 289 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 18 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Bank of America Heritage Center
Museum of Illusions
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture
Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art
Levine Museum of the New South
Mint Museum Uptown
Discovery Place
Mint Museum Randolph
Charlotte Museum of Nature
Ray's Splash Planet
The James C. Dowd House
Rosedale House
Charlotte Museum of History
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Attractions (13)
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Bank of America Heritage Center
Museum of Illusions
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture
Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art
Levine Museum of the New South
Mint Museum Uptown
Discovery Place
Mint Museum Randolph
Charlotte Museum of Nature
The James C. Dowd House
Rosedale House
Charlotte Museum of History
Other
Organizations (15)
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BLACK HERITAGE COMMITTEE INC
LEAD WITH CHARACTER INC
CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY INC
BDSNM GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
LOWER PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
HISTORYSOUTH
MAY 20TH SOCIETY
MECKLENBURG N C GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
COMPREHENSIVE GENEALOGICAL SERVICES INC
OUR CHILDRENS MEMORIAL WALKWAY INC
MOUNT HOLLY BLACK HISTORY FORUM INC
CAROLINA FAMILY COALITION
CENTER FOR THE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE NEAR EAST
NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT SOCIETY INC
NORTHCUTTS COVE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Clubs (15)
FOXCROFT EAST RACQUET & SWIM CLUB INC
PROVIDENCE PLANTATION RACKET AND SWIM CLUB INC
QUEEN CHARLOTTE GARDEN CLUB
WEILL FITNESS INC
CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
COMMUNITY FITNESS & EDUCATION INC
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB INC
MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB INC
CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB INC
PINE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB INC
CAROLINA GOLF CLUB INC 2415 OLD STEEL CREEK RD CHARLOTTE NC
FAIR MEADOWS SWIM CLUB INC
BARCLAY DOWNS SWIM & RACQUET CLUB INC
CHARLOTTE YACHT CLUB INC
OLDE PROVIDENCE RACQUET CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.50 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 90.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 5,838 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1,010 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 121 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 10 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 4 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 17 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 19 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 189 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 189 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 602 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 602 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Charlotte