NEIGHBORHOOD
Harwood Lane
North Carolina · Charlotte · 9,081 residents · 3.931 sq mi
The short version
Harwood Lane is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $306,626. Households here earn about 33% more than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Harwood Lane; 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 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,081
Population density
2,310 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,339
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,702
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Other services16.6%
Public administration12.6%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Retail trade7.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,626
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,878
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(2,494)
Black52.7%(4,784)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(966)
Asian5.1%(464)
Other4.1%(373)
Diversity Score78.9%(7,167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(2,494)
Black52.7%(4,784)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(966)
Asian5.1%(464)
Other4.1%(373)
Diversity Score78.9%(7,167)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
11.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 9,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $109,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $306,626, and the typical rent is about $1,878 a month.
How educated are people in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 11.9% of people in Harwood Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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CharlotteDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024