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Collingwood

North Carolina · Charlotte · 5,437 residents · 1.177 sq mi
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Collingwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $534,055. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Collingwood; 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 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,437
Population density
4,619 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,489
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,453
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$534,055
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,254
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(3,133)
Black17.6%(955)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(860)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other8.4%(459)
Diversity Score75.6%(4,111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(3,133)
Black17.6%(955)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(860)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other8.4%(459)
Diversity Score75.6%(4,111)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
Female
47.0%
Foreign born
9.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 5,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $66,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $534,055, and the typical rent is about $1,254 a month.

How educated are people in Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collingwood, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 6.8% of people in Collingwood, 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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