West Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Demographics
What is the population of West Charlotte?
There are 134,848 residents in West Charlotte, with a median age of 33. Of this, 48.76% are males and 51.24% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.85% of the resident pool in West Charlotte, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.39%. Additionally, 12.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 109,754 people in West Charlotte currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 134,848 | 2.4% |
| Male Population | 65,750 | 2.1% |
| Female Population | 69,098 | 2.7% |
Male Population 48.76%
Female Population 51.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 103,638 | 2.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,010 | 2.7% |
| Not Citizen | 17,201 | 4.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.39%
Not Citizen 12.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,317 | 8.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,613 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,732 | 17.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,619 | 2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 109,754 | 3.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.99%
Moved from Same County 9.48%
Moved from Same State 2.05%
Moved from Different State 4.98%
Same House as Last Year 82.5%
What are the employment statistics in West Charlotte?
White-collar workers make up 77.16% of the working population in West Charlotte, while blue-collar employees account for 22.84%. There are also 11,973 entrepreneurs in West Charlotte (8.13% of the workforce); 110,423 workers employed in private companies (74.95%); and 12,519 people working in governmental institutions (8.5%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 113,678 | 103.0% |
| Blue Collar | 33,656 | 97.1% |
White Collar 77.16%
Blue Collar 22.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,973 | 131.9% |
| Private Companies | 110,423 | 96.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 12,519 | 107.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,419 | 122.9% |
Self Employees 8.13%
Private Companies 74.95%
Governmental Workers 8.5%
Not for Profit Companies 8.43%
How many households are there in West Charlotte?
There are a total of 50,852 households in West Charlotte, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.25% of these West Charlotte households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.75%. Additionally, 33.01% of households have children and 66.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 50,852 | 4.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.7% |
| Family Households | 30,636 | 3.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 20,216 | 5.8% |
Family Households 60.25%
Non-Family Households 39.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 16,784 | 1.8% |
| Households without Children | 34,068 | 5.5% |
Households with Children 33.01%
Households without Children 66.99%
What are the median and average incomes in West Charlotte?
The average annual household income in West Charlotte is $111,520, while the median household income sits at $83,618 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $86,972, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $87,830. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $58,598 and $54,838, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,520 | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $83,618 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 15,325 | 13.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 116,910 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Charlotte?
There are 54,355 housing units in West Charlotte, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1999. Of the 50,852 occupied housing units in West Charlotte, 52.92% are owner-occupied, while 47.08% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 77.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $270,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,399 per month in West Charlotte.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 54,355 | 4.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1999 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 983 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,211 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,780 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,453 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,004 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,613 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,962 | -7.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13,719 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 13,537 | 11.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,093 | 146.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 50,852 | 4.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,910 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 23,942 | 5.0% |
Owner Occupied 52.92%
Renter Occupied 47.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 20,945 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,965 | 11.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $270,400 | 18.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $221,700 | 16.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,399 | 7.0% |
With Mortgage 77.83%
Without Mortgage 22.17%
What is the level of education in West Charlotte?
Approximately 29.69% of the population in West Charlotte holds a high school degree (that's 30,132 residents), while 19.44% have attained a college certificate (19,732 locals) and 26.21% have a bachelor's degree (26,594 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,998 | 5.1% |
| Some High School | 30,132 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 19,732 | -16.6% |
| Associate Degree | 7,721 | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,594 | 8.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,301 | 6.4% |
No High School 5.91%
Some High School 29.69%
Some College 19.44%
Associate Degree 7.61%
Bachelor's Degree 26.21%
Graduate Degree 11.14%
What is the marital status of West Charlotte residents?
A total of 46,142 people in West Charlotte have never been married (which represents 42.28% of the total population), while 46,034 of them are wedded (42.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,383 (2.18%) and 10,530 (9.65%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 46,142 | 2.5% |
| Married | 46,034 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2,383 | -16.2% |
| Widowed | 4,049 | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 10,530 | 3.3% |
Never Married 42.28%
Married 42.18%
Separated 2.18%
Widowed 3.71%
Divorced 9.65%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Charlotte?
The top three means of transportation people in West Charlotte use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 54,600 residents commute by car, 1,215 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 430 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 54,600 | -2.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,215 | -13.3% |
| Ferryboat | 73 | 102.8% |
| Bicycle | 63 | 231.6% |
| Motorcycle | 15 | 36.4% |
| TaxiCab | 63 | -12.5% |
| Walk | 430 | 0.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.