Population 8,432 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charlotte
Household size in Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.84 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.90 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Charlotte is a place of small households, averaging 1.90 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 2.15, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Charlotte skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Rochester neighborhood is older.
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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Charlotte (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Rochester area overall (11.3%). The single-parent share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Charlotte
Renters in Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.2% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Charlotte than nationally: 46.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Charlotte is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Charlotte is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southwest 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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $719 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,072 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$352 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Charlotte pays $1,072 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $352 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
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 Charlotte
Bachelor's degrees in Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Charlotte than nationally: 32.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Charlotte have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Charlotte
| Period | Charlotte | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Charlotte has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Charlotte has the lowest unemployment rate of any Rochester neighborhood. Unemployment has fallen 10.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1.90 | 45.2 | 12.5% | 46.1% | 9.5% | 1951 | $1,072 | 32.2% | 90.6% | 1.5% |
| Maplewood | 2.54 | 32.4 | 30.0% | 51.9% | 8.9% | 1949 | $1,068 | 17.9% | 85.2% | 7.5% |
| Group 14621 | 2.48 | 36.7 | 26.6% | 65.9% | 13.5% | 1952 | $1,018 | 12.5% | 74.1% | 9.4% |
| La Avenida | 2.89 | 30.8 | 38.5% | 70.8% | 13.9% | 1945 | $1,076 | 7.1% | 65.7% | 13.9% |
| Northland Lyceum | 2.33 | 38.7 | 15.7% | 43.1% | 7.6% | 1958 | $1,080 | 19.8% | 84.1% | 11.4% |
| Edgerton | 2.48 | 34.6 | 33.0% | 82.8% | 18.8% | 1942 | $932 | 8.3% | 73.9% | 14.7% |
| North Marketview Heights | 2.91 | 30.1 | 32.7% | 58.9% | 17.9% | 1940 | $1,194 | 7.0% | 74.4% | 14.4% |
| Upper Falls | 2.87 | 29.8 | 36.8% | 84.1% | 13.4% | 1965 | $922 | 11.4% | 70.3% | 9.6% |
| Lyell-Otis | 2.55 | 40.4 | 32.0% | 58.8% | 10.6% | 1945 | $1,041 | 8.6% | 71.5% | 9.3% |
| Homestead Heights | 2.53 | 37.9 | 24.4% | 22.8% | 7.8% | 1940 | $1,344 | 37.9% | 88.6% | 7.2% |
| South Marketview Heights | 2.12 | 36.2 | 23.4% | 79.8% | 15.3% | 1955 | $896 | 23.0% | 73.6% | 13.4% |
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 Charlotte. 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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