How Does Charlotte, NC Spend Tax Money?
Charlotte, NC spends $15,854 per resident, with total expenditures of $13.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,571/person), Fire Protection ($463/person), Highways & Roads ($41/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (63/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $13.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $15,854 |
| Total Revenue | $43.5B |
| Total Debt | $2.4B |
| Population | 875,045 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 63/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,571/person
Fire Protection$463/person
Highways & Roads$41/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.