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
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
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%
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%
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.
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.
