Population 5,311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barclay Downs
Household size in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Barclay Downs is a place of small households, averaging 1.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.17, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Barclay Downs is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. The Charlotte area as a whole looks much the same. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.2% of households in Barclay Downs, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Barclay Downs
Renters in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +21.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Barclay Downs rent: 55.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 26.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 21.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.6% of the housing in Barclay Downs, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Barclay Downs is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in the wider Charlotte area, where the median home dates to 1994. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,118 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,459 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,722 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$657 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Barclay Downs pays $1,722 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $657 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Barclay Downs
Bachelor's degrees in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Barclay Downs: 78.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods, only nine have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Barclay Downs: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only four of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Barclay Downs
| Period | Barclay Downs | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Barclay Downs has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Barclay Downs compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Downs | 1.97 | 37.8 | 2.2% | 55.5% | 13.6% | 1986 | $1,722 | 78.2% | 99.3% | 1.5% |
| Madison Park | 1.90 | 31.9 | 7.9% | 53.6% | 11.5% | 1992 | $1,832 | 76.3% | 99.4% | 4.7% |
| Closeburn-Glenkirk | 2.01 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 51.2% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,709 | 62.0% | 93.0% | 0.5% |
| Myers Park | 2.58 | 38.9 | 3.0% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 1974 | $2,019 | 85.7% | 98.2% | 2.0% |
| Foxcroft | 2.42 | 41.1 | 7.1% | 61.1% | 10.3% | 1998 | $2,129 | 77.4% | 95.7% | 2.3% |
| Ashbrook-Clawson Village | 1.59 | 39.0 | 5.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,688 | 67.2% | 96.6% | 10.2% |
| Collingwood | 2.01 | 35.4 | 8.3% | 64.7% | 8.2% | 1973 | $1,240 | 44.2% | 92.2% | 2.9% |
| Starmount | 2.53 | 31.7 | 20.6% | 21.4% | 5.1% | 1992 | $1,680 | 61.1% | 85.3% | 4.8% |
| Sharon Woods | 2.28 | 42.3 | 1.7% | 30.5% | 2.7% | 1978 | $1,886 | 73.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| Beverly Woods | 2.35 | 42.2 | 11.4% | 27.6% | 8.0% | 1982 | $2,308 | 82.8% | 99.1% | 4.6% |
| Quail Hollow | 2.07 | 44.8 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 1978 | $1,712 | 74.1% | 99.4% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Barclay Downs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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