Population 5,158 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eagle Lake
Household size in Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.95 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Eagle Lake are small: just 1.95 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.22 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.7 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.7 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.7, Eagle Lake is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.4, as it has nationally. Eagle Lake is younger than at least four in five Charlotte neighborhoods.
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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Eagle Lake, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.7 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 Eagle Lake
Renters in Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.5% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.5% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.6% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.2% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Eagle Lake: 75.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 7.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.8 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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Eagle Lake: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Charlotte area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Eagle Lake has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Charlotte neighborhood has newer homes.
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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $928 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,000 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,231 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,722 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$794 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eagle Lake costs $1,722 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $794 a month from 2006–10, an 86% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Eagle Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.6% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Eagle Lake: 60.6% 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 9.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eagle Lake: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Eagle Lake
| Period | Eagle Lake | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eagle Lake runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, 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).
Eagle Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | 1.95 | 30.7 | 7.4% | 75.2% | 7.4% | 2010 | $1,722 | 60.6% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Yorkmount | 2.66 | 33.1 | 16.5% | 66.6% | 11.8% | 2001 | $1,742 | 33.7% | 79.1% | 4.4% |
| Olde Whitehall | 2.77 | 30.2 | 10.6% | 49.7% | 6.9% | 2001 | $1,684 | 33.3% | 91.8% | 6.7% |
| Clanton Park-Roseland | 2.03 | 34.5 | 18.2% | 55.8% | 12.1% | 1991 | $1,527 | 42.0% | 93.0% | 5.3% |
| Collingwood | 2.01 | 35.4 | 8.3% | 64.7% | 8.2% | 1973 | $1,240 | 44.2% | 92.2% | 2.9% |
| Montclaire South | 2.93 | 31.0 | 21.6% | 72.0% | 8.3% | 1985 | $1,481 | 33.3% | 74.1% | 7.4% |
| Griers Fork | 2.96 | 34.9 | 12.9% | 30.7% | 8.9% | 1986 | $1,773 | 42.2% | 89.9% | 10.8% |
| Ashbrook-Clawson Village | 1.59 | 39.0 | 5.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,688 | 67.2% | 96.6% | 10.2% |
| Sedgefield | 1.63 | 30.1 | 3.6% | 69.5% | 5.0% | 2004 | $2,017 | 85.0% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Westinghouse | 2.05 | 32.8 | 24.2% | 77.5% | 8.9% | 2005 | $1,642 | 56.3% | 95.8% | 5.6% |
| Closeburn-Glenkirk | 2.01 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 51.2% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,709 | 62.0% | 93.0% | 0.5% |
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 Eagle Lake. 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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