Population 6,872 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University City South
Household size in University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
University City South is a place of small households, averaging 1.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. University City South has smaller households than at least four in five Charlotte neighborhoods.
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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 20.2 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.3 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 20.3, University City South is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. No other Charlotte neighborhood is younger.
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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in University City South: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 University City South
Renters in University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.1% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University City South: 87.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly one in six owners (15.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Charlotte neighborhood has a higher 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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.1% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +55.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 61.1% of the housing in University City South, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 55.3 points since 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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in University City South is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $892 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $962 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,074 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$182 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in University City South runs $1,074 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $182 a month from 2006–10, a 20% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Charlotte neighborhood has lower 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 University City South
Bachelor's degrees in University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in University City South: 49.6% 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. The share with a degree has risen 11.8 points since 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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.5% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.1% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.8% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −17.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in University City South never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 17.7 points, 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 University City South
| Period | University City South | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University City South runs well above the national rate: 20.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Charlotte neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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).
University City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University City South | 1.91 | 20.3 | 6.5% | 87.2% | 61.1% | 2001 | $1,074 | 49.6% | 81.8% | 20.3% |
| Back Creek Church Road | 2.28 | 32.0 | 12.3% | 59.9% | 13.4% | 2004 | $1,664 | 45.5% | 94.1% | 6.4% |
| University City North | 2.05 | 28.4 | 16.7% | 89.7% | 12.3% | 2002 | $1,588 | 50.5% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Newell | 2.74 | 32.6 | 8.4% | 37.2% | 9.1% | 2004 | $1,809 | 48.5% | 94.7% | 4.1% |
| Harris-Houston | 2.15 | 29.8 | 12.7% | 67.9% | 6.5% | 2002 | $1,293 | 42.4% | 89.1% | 2.9% |
| Mallard Creek-Withrow Downs | 2.93 | 31.8 | 19.5% | 46.0% | 13.8% | 2008 | $1,814 | 39.8% | 97.5% | 4.3% |
| Newell South | 2.79 | 29.8 | 14.1% | 44.1% | 9.5% | 1998 | $1,742 | 34.6% | 71.6% | 6.2% |
| Mineral Springs-Rumble Road | 2.15 | 32.3 | 10.6% | 73.6% | 8.9% | 2001 | $1,635 | 47.2% | 91.7% | 1.4% |
| Hidden Valley | 2.52 | 33.3 | 19.6% | 75.5% | 12.6% | 1979 | $1,325 | 16.3% | 73.5% | 5.9% |
| Prosperity Church Road | 2.41 | 38.1 | 13.8% | 51.3% | 10.3% | 1997 | $1,805 | 52.7% | 95.3% | 3.7% |
| Plaza-Eastway | 2.83 | 38.3 | 17.1% | 46.9% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,285 | 26.6% | 74.5% | 11.1% |
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 University City 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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