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Steele Creek

North Carolina · Charlotte · 17,026 residents · 5.693 sq mi
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The short version

Steele Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $407,680. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Steele Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,026
Population density
2,991 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,250
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,058
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,680
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,955
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(5,428)
Black38.1%(6,491)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(3,391)
Asian6.6%(1,126)
Other3.5%(590)
Diversity Score88.5%(15,063)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(5,428)
Black38.1%(6,491)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(3,391)
Asian6.6%(1,126)
Other3.5%(590)
Diversity Score88.5%(15,063)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
22.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 17,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $118,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $407,680, and the typical rent is about $1,955 a month.

How educated are people in Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steele Creek, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 6.6% of people in Steele Creek, 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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