NEIGHBORHOOD
North Lake
North Carolina · Charlotte · 11,566 residents · 3.18 sq mi
The short version
North Lake is a neighborhood of 11,566 people in Charlotte. Owners hold 31% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 54% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 32.0. Density works out to 3,633 people per square mile. Poverty is uncommon here, at 7.9% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up North Lake; 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 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,566
Population density
3,633 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.18 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,347
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,463
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Other services11.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
Public administration10.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Retail trade6.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Education & health services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$351,412
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,714
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.5%
68.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.09 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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-Hispanic18.1%(2,091)
Black60.9%(7,049)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,558)
Asian4.9%(570)
Other2.6%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(2,091)
Black60.9%(7,049)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,558)
Asian4.9%(570)
Other2.6%(298)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
48.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
Female
55.7%
Foreign born
11.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 11,566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $76,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $351,412, and the typical rent is about $1,714 a month.
How educated are people in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 7.9% of people in North Lake, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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CharlotteDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024