Johnston Rd.-McAlpine is a neighborhood of 6,113 people in Charlotte. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. There are 3,264 people per square mile. 23% of residents were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 5.0% of residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Johnston Rd.-McAlpine; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,113
Population density
3,264 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.87 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,008
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,091
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$312,517
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,713
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.39 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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-Hispanic46.1%(2,818)
Black15.3%(937)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,659)
Asian1.6%(95)
Other9.9%(604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(2,818)
Black15.3%(937)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(1,659)
Asian1.6%(95)
Other9.9%(604)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 6,113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $81,008 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $312,517, and the typical rent is about $1,713 a month.
How educated are people in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 5.0% of people in Johnston Rd.-McAlpine, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
