With 10,564 people, Harris-Houston is a neighborhood in Charlotte. Owners hold 35% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 30.3. Households here earn about 32% less than in Charlotte as a whole. 25% of people here were born outside the United States. There are 2,571 people per square mile. 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
Land area
4.11 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.12 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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-Hispanic21.2%(2,243)
Black48.1%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,601)
Asian10%(1,053)
Other5.5%(584)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(2,243)
Black48.1%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,601)
Asian10%(1,053)
Other5.5%(584)
Diversity Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
