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Wessex Square

North Carolina · Charlotte · 6,304 residents · 2.016 sq mi
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The short version

Wessex Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $600,748. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Charlotte median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Wessex Square; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,304
Population density
3,127 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,640
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$78,942
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$600,748
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,382
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(4,688)
Black7.9%(501)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(513)
Asian6.9%(433)
Other2.7%(169)
Diversity Score53.6%(3,377)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(4,688)
Black7.9%(501)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(513)
Asian6.9%(433)
Other2.7%(169)
Diversity Score53.6%(3,377)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Foreign born
17.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina?

Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 6,304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina?

The typical household in Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $129,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $600,748, and the typical rent is about $1,382 a month.

How educated are people in Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wessex Square, Charlotte, North Carolina?

About 4.8% of people in Wessex Square, 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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