Starmount Forest is a neighborhood of 8,161 people in Charlotte. Owners hold 18% of the housing stock. 45% of people here were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 29.0. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. There are 9,068 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Starmount Forest; 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 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,161
Population density
9,068 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.90 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,776
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,787
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$407,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,440
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.90 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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-Hispanic15.9%(1,297)
Black15.6%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino63.5%(5,184)
Asian1.2%(98)
Other3.8%(307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(1,297)
Black15.6%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino63.5%(5,184)
Asian1.2%(98)
Other3.8%(307)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 8,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $53,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $407,000, and the typical rent is about $1,440 a month.
How educated are people in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 18.8% of people in Starmount Forest, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
