Highland Creek is a neighborhood of 10,643 people in Charlotte. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. At a median age of 43.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The poverty rate is 2.4%, under the national 12.5%. Median rent is $2,228 a month. There are 3,345 people per square mile. 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
Land area
3.18 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.30 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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-Hispanic41.4%(4,402)
Black39%(4,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,051)
Asian4.1%(436)
Other5.6%(599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(4,402)
Black39%(4,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,051)
Asian4.1%(436)
Other5.6%(599)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
