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Hickory Ridge

North Carolina · Charlotte · 9,492 residents · 2.308 sq mi
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The short version

Hickory Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $247,360. Households here earn about 28% less than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hickory Ridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,492
Population density
4,113 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,788
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,428
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,360
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,532
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(2,054)
Black37%(3,511)
Hispanic / Latino32%(3,036)
Asian5.3%(501)
Other4.1%(390)
Diversity Score88.7%(8,419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(2,054)
Black37%(3,511)
Hispanic / Latino32%(3,036)
Asian5.3%(501)
Other4.1%(390)
Diversity Score88.7%(8,419)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
24.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 9,492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $58,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $247,360, and the typical rent is about $1,532 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 15.1% of people in Hickory Ridge, 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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