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Highland Creek

North Carolina · Charlotte · 10,643 residents · 3.182 sq mi
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The short version

Highland Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $393,123. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Highland Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,643
Population density
3,345 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,065
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,302
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,123
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,228
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(4,402)
Black39%(4,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,051)
Asian4.1%(436)
Other5.6%(599)
Diversity Score82.7%(8,806)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(4,402)
Black39%(4,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,051)
Asian4.1%(436)
Other5.6%(599)
Diversity Score82.7%(8,806)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
16.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 10,643 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $94,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $393,123, and the typical rent is about $2,228 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 2.4% of people in Highland Creek, 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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