NEIGHBORHOOD
Hidden Valley
North Carolina · Charlotte · 13,718 residents · 2.92 sq mi
The short version
Hidden Valley is home to 13,718 people in Charlotte. 26% of homes are owner-occupied. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 33%. The median age is 33.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. That trails the Charlotte median by roughly 44%. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Hidden Valley; 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 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,718
Population density
4,698 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.92 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,750
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,537
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.8%
Information12.6%
Finance & insurance11.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
Retail trade5.3%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.7%
Education & health services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$181,932
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,363
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.9%
74.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.51 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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-Hispanic5.9%(809)
Black48.3%(6,632)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(5,559)
Asian2.2%(305)
Other3%(413)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(809)
Black48.3%(6,632)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(5,559)
Asian2.2%(305)
Other3%(413)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
33.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$172,011−5%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 13,718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $181,932, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.
How educated are people in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 26.5% of people in Hidden Valley, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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CharlotteDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024