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East Forest

North Carolina · Charlotte · 10,110 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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The short version

East Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $332,668. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up East Forest; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,110
Population density
4,015 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,148
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,935
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,668
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,337
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.6%
71.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(2,691)
Black45.9%(4,643)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,086)
Asian3%(306)
Other3.8%(384)
Diversity Score84.2%(8,509)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(2,691)
Black45.9%(4,643)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,086)
Asian3%(306)
Other3.8%(384)
Diversity Score84.2%(8,509)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
17.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Terrace
Pop 10,103
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Pop 9,619
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Pop 9,953
Chicot West I-30 So.
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EAST FOREST VS
Terrace
Income$57,900+1%
Home value$246,458−26%
Population10,103same
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EAST FOREST VS
Chinatown
Income$57,317same
Home value$693,090+108%
Population9,619−5%
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EAST FOREST VS
SBHS
Income$55,109−4%
Home value$379,915+14%
Population9,953−2%
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EAST FOREST VS
Chicot West I-30 So.
Income$54,852−4%
Home value$145,905−56%
Population10,437+3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?

East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 10,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $57,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $332,668, and the typical rent is about $1,337 a month.

How educated are people in East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 18.2% of people in East Forest, 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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