Population 12,866 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Provincetowne
Household size in Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Provincetowne run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Provincetowne is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods 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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Provincetowne, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Provincetowne has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Provincetowne
Renters in Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Provincetowne own their homes; 27.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than one in five owners (22.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 16.0 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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Provincetowne are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Provincetowne has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Charlotte neighborhoods.
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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Provincetowne has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. Provincetowne has newer homes than at least four in five Charlotte neighborhoods.
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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,411 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,384 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,759 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,215 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$804 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Provincetowne costs $2,215 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $804 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 Provincetowne
Bachelor's degrees in Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.1% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Provincetowne is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, 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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.8% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Provincetowne: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as 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 Provincetowne
| Period | Provincetowne | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Provincetowne is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Provincetowne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincetowne | 2.51 | 44.8 | 6.1% | 27.7% | 3.8% | 2002 | $2,215 | 65.1% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Ballantyne East | 2.54 | 39.7 | 12.5% | 47.7% | 5.7% | 1997 | $1,980 | 74.6% | 97.8% | 3.8% |
| Providence Crossing | 2.83 | 42.5 | 6.9% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 2005 | $2,685 | 64.1% | 96.8% | 5.3% |
| Piper Glen Estates | 2.63 | 43.8 | 5.9% | 19.5% | 3.3% | 1990 | $2,160 | 70.0% | 98.2% | 4.1% |
| Ballantyne West | 2.70 | 34.9 | 11.4% | 45.5% | 8.2% | 2006 | $1,970 | 68.7% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| Rain Tree | 2.32 | 41.6 | 6.2% | 33.6% | 6.6% | 1990 | $1,624 | 61.4% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| Johnston-McAlpine | 2.43 | 37.3 | 13.2% | 57.0% | 3.8% | 1985 | $1,777 | 41.8% | 92.8% | 1.5% |
| Carmel | 2.40 | 41.7 | 5.2% | 35.4% | 7.8% | 1987 | $1,883 | 65.3% | 94.7% | 8.7% |
| Providence Plantation | 3.03 | 39.9 | 8.5% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 1995 | $1,925 | 69.1% | 98.8% | 5.4% |
| Olde Providence South | 2.48 | 42.8 | 9.4% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 1990 | $2,279 | 80.8% | 99.7% | 2.4% |
| Seven Eagles | 2.32 | 44.9 | 10.9% | 48.0% | 10.5% | 1990 | $1,913 | 60.6% | 93.8% | 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 Provincetowne. 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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