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Piper Glen Estates

North Carolina · Charlotte · 8,745 residents · 3.687 sq mi
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The short version

Piper Glen Estates is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $614,093. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Piper Glen Estates; 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 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,745
Population density
2,372 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,268
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$76,642
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,093
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,901
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(6,191)
Black9.4%(825)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(762)
Asian8.3%(723)
Other2.8%(244)
Diversity Score59.3%(5,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(6,191)
Black9.4%(825)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(762)
Asian8.3%(723)
Other2.8%(244)
Diversity Score59.3%(5,189)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.7%
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
3.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
13.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 8,745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $139,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $614,093, and the typical rent is about $1,901 a month.

How educated are people in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 4.8% of people in Piper Glen Estates, 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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