Population 8,161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Starmount Forest-Charlotte
Household size in Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.57 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Starmount Forest-Charlotte are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.5 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.6 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.6, Starmount Forest-Charlotte is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 29.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Few Charlotte neighborhoods are younger: only four of 105.
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Starmount Forest-Charlotte: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country. Few Charlotte neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only eight of 105.
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
Renters in Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.3% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Starmount Forest-Charlotte rent: 81.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three-quarters of owners (74.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Charlotte neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only four 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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Starmount Forest-Charlotte as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Starmount Forest-Charlotte was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Charlotte area overall, where the median home dates to 1994. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $815 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,021 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,423 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Starmount Forest-Charlotte costs $1,423 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $608 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 40.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
Bachelor's degrees in Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Starmount Forest-Charlotte: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only four 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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −18.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Starmount Forest-Charlotte never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 18.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only two of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte
| Period | Starmount Forest-Charlotte | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Starmount Forest-Charlotte than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Starmount Forest-Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starmount Forest-Charlotte | 2.94 | 28.6 | 22.6% | 81.3% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,423 | 16.7% | 64.3% | 6.2% |
| Quail Hollow | 2.07 | 44.8 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 1978 | $1,712 | 74.1% | 99.4% | 4.1% |
| Sterling | 2.31 | 33.5 | 17.0% | 64.7% | 11.6% | 1991 | $1,642 | 40.4% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
| Starmount | 2.53 | 31.7 | 20.6% | 21.4% | 5.1% | 1992 | $1,680 | 61.1% | 85.3% | 4.8% |
| Montclaire South | 2.93 | 31.0 | 21.6% | 72.0% | 8.3% | 1985 | $1,481 | 33.3% | 74.1% | 7.4% |
| Beverly Woods | 2.35 | 42.2 | 11.4% | 27.6% | 8.0% | 1982 | $2,308 | 82.8% | 99.1% | 4.6% |
| Park Crossing | 2.22 | 40.8 | 3.9% | 46.9% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,819 | 52.5% | 90.2% | 4.6% |
| Seven Eagles | 2.32 | 44.9 | 10.9% | 48.0% | 10.5% | 1990 | $1,913 | 60.6% | 93.8% | 0.5% |
| Closeburn-Glenkirk | 2.01 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 51.2% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,709 | 62.0% | 93.0% | 0.5% |
| Sharon Woods | 2.28 | 42.3 | 1.7% | 30.5% | 2.7% | 1978 | $1,886 | 73.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| Carmel | 2.40 | 41.7 | 5.2% | 35.4% | 7.8% | 1987 | $1,883 | 65.3% | 94.7% | 8.7% |
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 Starmount Forest-Charlotte. 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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