Becton Park is home to 7,970 people in Charlotte. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Charlotte median by roughly 27%. Density works out to 2,772 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. 18.6% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 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
Land area
2.88 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.75 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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-Hispanic32.1%(2,558)
Black36.2%(2,889)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,926)
Asian4.9%(390)
Other2.6%(207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(2,558)
Black36.2%(2,889)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,926)
Asian4.9%(390)
Other2.6%(207)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
