With 9,899 people, Shannon Park is a neighborhood in Charlotte. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock. 27% of residents were born outside the United States. There are 4,634 people per square mile. Households here earn about 32% less than in Charlotte as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Shannon Park; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,899
Population density
4,634 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.14 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,440
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,018
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$248,092
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,299
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.4%
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.40 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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%(1,791)
Black51.7%(5,118)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(2,156)
Asian4.9%(484)
Other3.5%(350)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(1,791)
Black51.7%(5,118)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(2,156)
Asian4.9%(484)
Other3.5%(350)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 9,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $55,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $248,092, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.
How educated are people in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 20.2% of people in Shannon Park, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
