Population 4,901 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Olde Providence South
Household size in Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Olde Providence South has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65.
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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Olde Providence South skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods, only eight are 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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Olde Providence South than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%.
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 Olde Providence South
Renters in Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Olde Providence South is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods, only five have a lower share of renters.
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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Olde Providence South are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Few Charlotte neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only three of 105.
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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Olde Providence South has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Charlotte area. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, 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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,000 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,237 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,150 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,279 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,278 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in Olde Providence South runs $2,279 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest. Of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods, only two have higher rents.
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 Olde Providence South
Bachelor's degrees in Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.1% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.9% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Olde Providence South: 80.8% 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. Only seven of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have a higher 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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.7% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Olde Providence South: 99.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Charlotte neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Olde Providence South
| Period | Olde Providence South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Olde Providence South has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Olde Providence South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Providence South | 2.48 | 42.8 | 9.4% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 1990 | $2,279 | 80.8% | 99.7% | 2.4% |
| Wessex Square | 2.60 | 45.5 | 7.4% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 1989 | $1,361 | 78.5% | 97.8% | 5.0% |
| Rain Tree | 2.32 | 41.6 | 6.2% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 1990 | $1,624 | 61.4% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| Carmel | 2.40 | 41.7 | 5.2% | 35.4% | 7.8% | 1987 | $1,883 | 65.3% | 94.7% | 8.7% |
| Oxford Hunt | 2.44 | 37.9 | 6.0% | 42.6% | 7.7% | 1995 | $1,699 | 76.7% | 95.7% | 1.8% |
| Sharon Woods | 2.28 | 42.3 | 1.7% | 30.5% | 2.7% | 1978 | $1,886 | 73.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| Olde Providence North | 2.56 | 43.3 | 7.1% | 30.0% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,875 | 71.7% | 98.7% | 4.3% |
| Hembstead | 2.79 | 39.9 | 1.8% | 25.4% | 3.7% | 1996 | $1,555 | 84.6% | 99.9% | 1.6% |
| Piper Glen Estates | 2.63 | 43.8 | 5.9% | 19.5% | 3.3% | 1990 | $2,160 | 70.0% | 98.2% | 4.1% |
| Seven Eagles | 2.32 | 44.9 | 10.9% | 48.0% | 10.5% | 1990 | $1,913 | 60.6% | 93.8% | 0.5% |
| Sardis Forest | 3.01 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1988 | $1,983 | 74.5% | 98.4% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Valley, Providence, RI · Kennedy Heights, Cincinnati, OH · Kenwood-Duluth, Duluth, MN · Kettering-Butzel, Detroit, MI · Larkfield-Wikiup, Santa Rosa, CA · Lyons Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, FL · Marrowbone, Nashville, TN · Merry Oaks, Nashville, TN · Milan, New Orleans, LA · Minnehaha, Minneapolis, MN
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 Olde Providence South. 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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