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Eastland-Wilora Lake

North Carolina · Charlotte · 5,463 residents · 1.485 sq mi
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The short version

Eastland-Wilora Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $277,031. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Charlotte median. 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
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%
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
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%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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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)
Diversity Score87.5%(4,779)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(925)
Black36.9%(2,015)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(1,972)
Asian5.5%(299)
Other4.6%(252)
Diversity Score87.5%(4,779)
Diversity Score
87
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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