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Starmount Forest

North Carolina · Charlotte · 8,161 residents · 0.9 sq mi
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The short version

Starmount Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $407,000. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Charlotte median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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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)
Diversity Score68.2%(5,562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(1,297)
Black15.6%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino63.5%(5,184)
Asian1.2%(98)
Other3.8%(307)
Diversity Score68.2%(5,562)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
44.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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