NEIGHBORHOOD
East Forest
North Carolina · Charlotte · 10,110 residents · 2.52 sq mi
The short version
East Forest is a neighborhood of 10,110 people in Charlotte. Owners hold 29% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 32.7. Density works out to 4,015 people per square mile. That trails the Charlotte median by roughly 30%. Households take in $57,148 at the median, 31% less than the US figure. 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
Land area
2.52 sq mi
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%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Other services9.4%
Public administration8%
Retail trade5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Persons per household
2.41 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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-Hispanic26.6%(2,691)
Black45.9%(4,643)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,086)
Asian3%(306)
Other3.8%(384)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(2,691)
Black45.9%(4,643)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,086)
Asian3%(306)
Other3.8%(384)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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Income$57,900+1%
Home value$246,458−26%
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EAST FOREST VS
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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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CharlotteDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024