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Shannon Park

North Carolina · Charlotte · 9,899 residents · 2.136 sq mi
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The short version

Shannon Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $248,092. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Charlotte median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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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)
Diversity Score81.1%(8,029)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(1,791)
Black51.7%(5,118)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(2,156)
Asian4.9%(484)
Other3.5%(350)
Diversity Score81.1%(8,029)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
26.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$55,109−1%
Home value$379,915+53%
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SHANNON PARK VS
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Income$54,852−1%
Home value$145,905−41%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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