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Elizabeth

North Carolina · Charlotte · 5,361 residents · 1.143 sq mi
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The short version

Elizabeth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $597,108. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Elizabeth; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,361
Population density
4,690 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,716
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$103,254
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$597,108
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,755
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.4%
61.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(4,263)
Black7.1%(383)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(488)
Asian2.2%(119)
Other2%(108)
Diversity Score44.2%(2,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(4,263)
Black7.1%(383)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(488)
Asian2.2%(119)
Other2%(108)
Diversity Score44.2%(2,368)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 5,361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $97,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $597,108, and the typical rent is about $1,755 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 83.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 5.2% of people in Elizabeth, 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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