Population 9,571 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wedgewood
Household size in Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wedgewood are small: just 2.00 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.14 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.2 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Wedgewood is young: half of its residents are under 32.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 31.4, as it has nationally.
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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Wedgewood: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Wedgewood
Renters in Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +47.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Wedgewood rent: 78.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 12.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 47.2 points, 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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wedgewood: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Charlotte area. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Wedgewood is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only two of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have newer homes.
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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,005 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,082 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,280 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,706 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$701 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wedgewood costs $1,706 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $701 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, 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 Wedgewood
Bachelor's degrees in Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.3% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.8% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wedgewood: 48.2% 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 fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wedgewood: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Wedgewood
| Period | Wedgewood | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wedgewood has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only seven of Charlotte's 105 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Wedgewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood | 2.00 | 32.2 | 17.0% | 78.9% | 7.4% | 2009 | $1,706 | 48.2% | 94.4% | 1.2% |
| Beatties Ford-Trinity | 2.42 | 35.9 | 13.8% | 38.9% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,195 | 38.7% | 85.9% | 2.3% |
| West Sugar Creek | 2.23 | 33.7 | 15.7% | 47.7% | 8.9% | 2004 | $1,858 | 38.7% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Slater Park | 2.75 | 32.5 | 41.1% | 40.7% | 4.5% | 1994 | $1,513 | 34.1% | 85.9% | 3.1% |
| Davis Lake-Eastfield | 2.54 | 37.6 | 11.7% | 25.2% | 5.8% | 2005 | $1,540 | 52.0% | 96.7% | 1.5% |
| Nevin Community | 3.28 | 29.6 | 24.9% | 40.3% | 5.7% | 1992 | $1,302 | 18.7% | 82.6% | 0.9% |
| Firestone-Garden Park | 2.37 | 42.9 | 12.9% | 47.8% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,459 | 15.5% | 83.8% | 5.7% |
| Rockwell Park-Hemphill Heights | 2.47 | 36.3 | 18.9% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 1999 | $1,848 | 42.6% | 83.8% | 0.5% |
| Oakdale South | 2.86 | 33.5 | 16.2% | 26.8% | 3.3% | 1999 | $1,444 | 29.1% | 84.9% | 2.6% |
| Prosperity Church Road | 2.41 | 38.1 | 13.8% | 51.3% | 10.3% | 1997 | $1,805 | 52.7% | 95.3% | 3.7% |
| Derita-Statesville | 2.44 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 1986 | $1,579 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 4.2% |
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 Wedgewood. 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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