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Ballantyne West

North Carolina · Charlotte · 9,892 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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The short version

Ballantyne West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $518,287. Households here earn about 65% more than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Ballantyne West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,892
Population density
3,324 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,783
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,533
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$518,287
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,818
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(5,409)
Black7.6%(748)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(860)
Asian18.4%(1,821)
Other10.7%(1,054)
Diversity Score80.3%(7,944)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(5,409)
Black7.6%(748)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(860)
Asian18.4%(1,821)
Other10.7%(1,054)
Diversity Score80.3%(7,944)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
32.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 9,892 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $135,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $518,287, and the typical rent is about $1,818 a month.

How educated are people in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 77.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 6.6% of people in Ballantyne West, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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