Barclay Downs is home to 4,615 people in Charlotte. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $889,125. 40% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 52% more than in Charlotte as a whole. The median household earns $125,016, about 52% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Barclay Downs; 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 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,615
Population density
3,008 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$125,016
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$106,490
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$889,125
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,843
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.82 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,679)
Black4.1%(189)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian6.9%(318)
Other7.1%(328)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,679)
Black4.1%(189)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian6.9%(318)
Other7.1%(328)
Diversity Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 4,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $125,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $889,125, and the typical rent is about $1,843 a month.
How educated are people in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 76.2% of adults age 25 and over in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 2.6% of people in Barclay Downs, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
