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Harris-Houston

North Carolina · Charlotte · 10,564 residents · 4.109 sq mi
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The short version

Harris-Houston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $280,280. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Harris-Houston; 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 30.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,564
Population density
2,571 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,450
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,028
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,280
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,306
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.4%
64.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(2,243)
Black48.1%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,601)
Asian10%(1,053)
Other5.5%(584)
Diversity Score85.9%(9,078)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(2,243)
Black48.1%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,601)
Asian10%(1,053)
Other5.5%(584)
Diversity Score85.9%(9,078)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
Female
55.2%
Foreign born
25.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 10,564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $55,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $280,280, and the typical rent is about $1,306 a month.

How educated are people in Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harris-Houston, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 21.0% of people in Harris-Houston, 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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