With 8,109 people, Mountain Island is a neighborhood in Charlotte. This is an unusually credentialed place: 49% of adults have a four-year degree. Poverty is uncommon here, at 4.6% of locals. This skews young, with a median age of 35.9. There are 1,150 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $438,130. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mountain Island; 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 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,109
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,015
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,852
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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
$438,130
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,697
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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-Hispanic47.6%(3,862)
Black31%(2,512)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(557)
Asian9.5%(768)
Other5.1%(410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(3,862)
Black31%(2,512)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(557)
Asian9.5%(768)
Other5.1%(410)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 8,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $85,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $438,130, and the typical rent is about $1,697 a month.
How educated are people in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 4.6% of people in Mountain Island, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
