Population 12,770 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hidden Valley
Household size in Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hidden Valley run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.94 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Hidden Valley is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hidden Valley: 19.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Hidden Valley has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Charlotte neighborhoods.
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 Hidden Valley
Renters in Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.2% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.5% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Hidden Valley: 75.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (48.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 14.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Charlotte neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only nine of 105.
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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Hidden Valley: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Hidden Valley are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. 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 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $796 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $922 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,325 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hidden Valley costs $1,325 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $528 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Hidden Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Hidden Valley have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Hidden Valley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Hidden Valley has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Charlotte neighborhoods.
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 Hidden Valley
| Period | Hidden Valley | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hidden Valley is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Charlotte area overall (4.3%). Unemployment is down 10.8 points from 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).
Hidden Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley | 2.52 | 33.3 | 19.6% | 75.5% | 12.6% | 1979 | $1,325 | 16.3% | 73.5% | 5.9% |
| Newell South | 2.79 | 29.8 | 14.1% | 44.1% | 9.5% | 1998 | $1,742 | 34.6% | 71.6% | 6.2% |
| Sugaw Creek | 2.68 | 31.2 | 7.8% | 64.0% | 6.6% | 1979 | $1,262 | 21.3% | 66.3% | 2.6% |
| Plaza-Eastway | 2.83 | 38.3 | 17.1% | 46.9% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,285 | 26.6% | 74.5% | 11.1% |
| Mineral Springs-Rumble Road | 2.15 | 32.3 | 10.6% | 73.6% | 8.9% | 2001 | $1,635 | 47.2% | 91.7% | 1.4% |
| Derita-Statesville | 2.44 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 1986 | $1,579 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 4.2% |
| Shannon Park | 2.54 | 35.8 | 11.4% | 53.4% | 10.4% | 1979 | $1,352 | 18.8% | 69.7% | 7.2% |
| North Charlotte | 2.01 | 31.1 | 4.0% | 55.1% | 5.6% | 2005 | $1,674 | 66.5% | 96.8% | 5.7% |
| Plaza-Shamrock | 1.98 | 35.9 | 10.4% | 52.3% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,178 | 45.5% | 84.6% | 3.0% |
| Rockwell Park-Hemphill Heights | 2.47 | 36.3 | 18.9% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 1999 | $1,848 | 42.6% | 83.8% | 0.5% |
| Oak Forest | 3.15 | 30.7 | 23.3% | 68.6% | 6.9% | 1981 | $1,337 | 17.4% | 65.3% | 7.1% |
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 Hidden Valley. 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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