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Becton Park

North Carolina · Charlotte · 7,970 residents · 2.875 sq mi
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The short version

Becton Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,752. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $276,953. Households here earn about 27% less than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Becton Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,970
Population density
2,772 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,752
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,777
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,953
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,539
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(2,558)
Black36.2%(2,889)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,926)
Asian4.9%(390)
Other2.6%(207)
Diversity Score88%(7,015)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(2,558)
Black36.2%(2,889)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,926)
Asian4.9%(390)
Other2.6%(207)
Diversity Score88%(7,015)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Foreign born
16.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 7,970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $59,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $276,953, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.

How educated are people in Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Becton Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Becton Park, 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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