Population 5,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elizabeth
Household size in Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.83 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.88 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.86 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.64 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Elizabeth is a place of small households, averaging 1.64 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.83 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have smaller households.
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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Elizabeth is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 34.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Elizabeth, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods, only seven 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 Elizabeth
Renters in Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.2% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Elizabeth rent: 62.1% 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, 19.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 11.2 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Elizabeth than nationally: 11.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +35 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Elizabeth are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the Charlotte area overall, where the median home dates to 1994. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,013 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,259 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,710 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$936 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elizabeth pays $1,710 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $936 a month since 2006–10, up 121%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 east.
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 Elizabeth
Bachelor's degrees in Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.4% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Elizabeth: 83.1% 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 16.6 points, as it has nationally. Few Charlotte neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only five of 105.
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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Elizabeth: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 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 Elizabeth
| Period | Elizabeth | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elizabeth has been low: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Charlotte neighborhoods have lower unemployment: only six of 105. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Elizabeth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 1.64 | 33.5 | 3.4% | 62.1% | 11.3% | 1984 | $1,710 | 83.1% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Plaza Midwood | 1.79 | 35.9 | 5.6% | 47.6% | 10.7% | 1976 | $1,656 | 84.4% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Briarcreek-Woodland | 2.12 | 32.8 | 16.3% | 77.4% | 4.1% | 1978 | $1,375 | 34.7% | 80.3% | 4.8% |
| Dilworth | 1.66 | 31.6 | 2.7% | 64.8% | 10.2% | 1998 | $2,089 | 83.2% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Wendover-Sedgewood | 2.43 | 34.3 | 3.7% | 55.7% | 9.0% | 1996 | $1,671 | 71.1% | 95.1% | 2.2% |
| Downtown Charlotte | 1.51 | 32.7 | 4.6% | 81.4% | 19.4% | 2012 | $2,086 | 69.8% | 94.8% | 1.2% |
| Fourth Ward | 1.40 | 35.0 | 2.3% | 58.2% | 20.5% | 2003 | $1,725 | 69.3% | 97.6% | 2.6% |
| Country Club Heights | 2.39 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 57.6% | 6.9% | 1966 | $1,401 | 35.9% | 75.7% | 12.2% |
| Myers Park | 2.58 | 38.9 | 3.0% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 1974 | $2,019 | 85.7% | 98.2% | 2.0% |
| Third Ward | 1.76 | 25.5 | 4.0% | 82.7% | 15.0% | 2007 | $1,828 | 64.5% | 97.3% | 7.1% |
| Cotswold | 2.44 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 34.0% | 8.8% | 1968 | $1,376 | 64.0% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
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 Elizabeth. 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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