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Fourth Ward

North Carolina · Charlotte · 3,618 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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The short version

Fourth Ward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $369,783. Households here earn about 27% more than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fourth Ward; 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 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,618
Population density
14,300 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,558
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$85,229
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,783
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,417
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.0%
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,676)
Black24.1%(873)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(520)
Asian8.6%(310)
Other6.6%(239)
Diversity Score86.9%(3,142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,676)
Black24.1%(873)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(520)
Asian8.6%(310)
Other6.6%(239)
Diversity Score86.9%(3,142)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Foreign born
17.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
US average: 13.6%
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La Tuna Canyon
Income$106,218+2%
Home value$1,000,000+170%
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Home value$615,530+66%
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Home value$806,788+118%
Population4,567+26%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 3,618 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $104,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $369,783, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.

How educated are people in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 59.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of people in Fourth Ward, 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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