Population 11,266 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coulwood West
Household size in Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Coulwood West holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.74, even as the national average fell.
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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Coulwood West are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Coulwood West (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 13.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Coulwood West
Renters in Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.4% of households in Coulwood West rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 24.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Coulwood West than nationally: 5.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Coulwood West is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Still, homes here are older than in the wider Charlotte area, where the median home dates to 1994. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast 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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,157 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,095 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,297 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,912 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$755 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Coulwood West pays $1,912 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $755 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. 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 Coulwood West
Bachelor's degrees in Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Coulwood West than nationally: 39.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Coulwood West have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Coulwood West
| Period | Coulwood West | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Coulwood West is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Coulwood West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulwood West | 2.83 | 39.7 | 9.8% | 23.4% | 5.6% | 1989 | $1,912 | 39.2% | 90.6% | 5.0% |
| Harwood Lane | 2.85 | 36.1 | 14.6% | 21.2% | 5.2% | 2006 | $2,011 | 44.9% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
| Wildwood | 2.96 | 31.1 | 13.7% | 20.5% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,785 | 36.9% | 92.7% | 8.5% |
| Oakdale South | 2.86 | 33.5 | 16.2% | 26.8% | 3.3% | 1999 | $1,444 | 29.1% | 84.9% | 2.6% |
| Pawtuckett | 3.30 | 34.8 | 23.3% | 22.2% | 10.2% | 1982 | $1,744 | 31.9% | 91.4% | 17.5% |
| Westchester | 3.02 | 31.7 | 21.5% | 61.7% | 11.7% | 1984 | $1,419 | 28.4% | 84.6% | 2.5% |
| Toddville Road | 2.81 | 37.0 | 12.0% | 50.9% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,253 | 20.4% | 85.6% | 6.2% |
| Thomasboro-Hoskins | 2.66 | 33.5 | 24.6% | 49.0% | 12.1% | 1960 | $1,155 | 22.4% | 79.2% | 8.3% |
| Firestone-Garden Park | 2.37 | 42.9 | 12.9% | 47.8% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,459 | 15.5% | 83.8% | 5.7% |
| Enderly Park | 2.00 | 38.1 | 13.4% | 64.8% | 22.4% | 1953 | $1,147 | 21.3% | 89.6% | 3.8% |
| Beatties Ford-Trinity | 2.42 | 35.9 | 13.8% | 38.9% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,195 | 38.7% | 85.9% | 2.3% |
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 Coulwood West. 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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