NEIGHBORHOOD
Eastland-Wilora Lake
North Carolina · Charlotte · 5,463 residents · 1.48 sq mi
The short version
With 5,463 people, Eastland-Wilora Lake is a neighborhood in Charlotte. 37% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 32.8. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. The foreign-born share is 27%. That trails the Charlotte median by roughly 32%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Eastland-Wilora Lake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $55,626, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Eastland-Wilora Lake compared with Charlotte
| Measure | Eastland-Wilora Lake | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,626 | $82,068 | 32% lower |
| Median home value | $277,031 | $385,700 | 28% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 63.1% | 49.0% | +14.1 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 48.0% | −26.1 pts |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 11.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 26.6% | 18.7% | +8.0 pts |
| Median age | 32.8 | 34.5 | 1.7 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,463
Population density
3,679 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.48 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,626
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,313
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
Information10.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Other services5.6%
Retail trade5.5%
Public administration4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$277,031
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,385
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.49 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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-Hispanic16.9%(925)
Black36.9%(2,015)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(1,972)
Asian5.5%(299)
Other4.6%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(925)
Black36.9%(2,015)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(1,972)
Asian5.5%(299)
Other4.6%(252)
Diversity Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.9%
Female
43.1%
Foreign born
26.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 5,463 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $55,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $277,031, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.
How educated are people in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 7.8% of people in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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