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Barclay Downs

North Carolina · Charlotte · 4,615 residents · 1.534 sq mi
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The short version

Barclay Downs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $889,125. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Charlotte 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,679)
Black4.1%(189)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian6.9%(318)
Other7.1%(328)
Diversity Score44.1%(2,034)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,679)
Black4.1%(189)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(101)
Asian6.9%(318)
Other7.1%(328)
Diversity Score44.1%(2,034)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
8.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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