Downtown Charlotte is a neighborhood of 6,621 people in Charlotte. This is an unusually credentialed place: 79% of adults have a four-year degree. 14% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 29.3. The typical home is worth $621,773. Density works out to 6,460 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Downtown Charlotte; 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 29.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,621
Population density
6,460 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.03 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,714
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$88,223
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration27.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$621,773
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,960
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.1%
85.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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-Hispanic67.5%(4,466)
Black6.8%(453)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(658)
Asian10.1%(672)
Other5.6%(372)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(4,466)
Black6.8%(453)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(658)
Asian10.1%(672)
Other5.6%(372)
Diversity Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 6,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $110,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $621,773, and the typical rent is about $1,960 a month.
How educated are people in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 78.6% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 7.9% of people in Downtown Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
