Each entry below is one question turned into a map query. It names the fields it weighs and why, shows the areas that come out on top with their real measured values, and states what the data cannot tell you. The link at the end opens that exact query on the Charlotte map with the weights already set, so you can change a weight, swap a field, or draw your own area and get a different answer.
None of these are the “right” query. They are starting points chosen to show which fields exist for Charlotte and how combining them changes what you can honestly say.
Which Charlotte areas have many residents but few bank branches?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against mapped bank branches
In Charlotte, Ashbrook, Eastland, and Citiside are the top-ranking areas. Ashbrook leads with a score of 89.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 0 bank or credit unions nearby and a total of 8,762 residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Residents ranked high against mapped bank and credit-union branches ranked low. It is called a coverage gap rather than an absence because the scorer blends percentile ranks: an area can top this index while still having several branches in it.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bank or credit union competition
lower
50%
Count of mapped bank and credit-union branches, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
It is not residents per branch. Two areas with very different true ratios can rank identically, and a high rank never means there is no branch nearby — only that mapped branch presence is thin relative to population.
Try changing it
· Raise the branch weight to lean the index toward supply rather than demand.
· Swap residents for the 65-and-over count to target a specific customer profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on bank or credit union competition (lower values rank higher, with a weight of 0.5) and Total residents (higher values rank higher, with a weight of 0.5). The highest-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Ashbrook ranks #1 with a score of 89.4/100 across 49 blocks, indicating approximately 0 bank or credit unions nearby and 8,762 residents in total. Eastland ranks #2 with a score of 89/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 0 bank or credit unions nearby and 9,312 residents in total. Citiside ranks #3 with a score of 88.4/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 0 bank or credit unions nearby and 8,298 residents in total. Fairfax Woods ranks #4 with a score of 87.7/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 0 bank or credit unions nearby and 10,216 residents in total. University City ranks #5 with a score of 87.6/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 2 bank or credit unions nearby and 14,054 residents in total.
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped together within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bank or credit union competition and Total (2020). 8,302 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Charlotte areas have strong attractions but limited hotel supply?
Gap index — mapped attractions and transit ranked against existing hotel presence
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are South End, Uptown (north-east), and Lockwood. South End leads with a score of 51.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈10 hotels nearby, ≈39 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈6 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
South Endalso spans Central Business DistrictScore 52
≈10 hotels nearby
≈39 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈6 transit stops
Uptown (north-east)also spans Uptown, Plaza MidwoodScore 50
Arts and entertainment venue density and transit access ranked high against existing hotel presence ranked low — the three things that decide whether a location can draw and hold overnight visitors.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
hotel competition
lower
40%
Count of mapped hotels, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
arts and entertainment
higher
35%
Count of all mapped arts, entertainment and attraction venues — the visitor draw.
transit stop count
higher
25%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It has no room counts, no occupancy, no rates, no planning constraints and no site availability. Thin mapped hotel presence is not proof there is room in the market.
Try changing it
· Raise the hotel weight to prioritise areas with the least existing supply.
· Swap attractions for eat-and-drink venues to test a dining-led location instead.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on hotel competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.4), arts and entertainment (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35), and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 51.5/100 across 49 blocks, featuring ≈10 hotels nearby, ≈39 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈6 transit stops. Uptown (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 50.4/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈1 hotel nearby, ≈19 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈0 transit stops. Lockwood ranks #3 with a score of 46.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈13 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈3 transit stops. Uptown (north) ranks #4 with a score of 46.1/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈6 hotels nearby, ≈36 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈3 transit stops. Sedgefield ranks #5 with a score of 44.2/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈3 hotels nearby, ≈11 arts & entertainment venues nearby, and ≈3 transit stops.
Fields scored: hotel competition, arts and entertainment and transit stop count. 8,271 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which lower-income parts of Charlotte have the fewest grocery stores?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 residents below the poverty level ranked against mapped grocery stores
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest scores are Shannon Park, NorthEast Charlotte, and University City. Shannon Park scores 95.3/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 grocery stores nearby and ≈2,370 residents whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Shannon Parkin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Plaza MidwoodScore 95
≈0 grocery stores nearby
≈2,370 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
≈2,101 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
Residents below the poverty level ranked high against mapped grocery stores ranked low. It is the food-access question posed as a relative ranking rather than a claim that any area has no food retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
grocery store competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped grocery stores, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
55%
The "income below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped grocery presence is not food access: it carries no store size, no price level, no fresh-produce range and no opening hours, and a large supermarket just outside a hex serves it perfectly well. This ranks places; it does not identify anywhere as being without food.
Try changing it
· Add transit stops to weigh how easily residents can reach stores further out.
· Swap the poverty count for household income brackets to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks each block in Charlotte based on grocery store competition (lower competition scores higher, weighted 0.45) and the number of residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level (more residents score higher, weighted 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Shannon Park ranks #1 with a score of 95.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and ≈2,370 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. NorthEast Charlotte ranks #2 with a score of 93.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and ≈2,815 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. University City ranks #3 with a score of 91/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and ≈1,807 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. Farm Pond ranks #4 with a score of 92.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1 grocery store nearby and ≈1,949 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. East Charlotte ranks #5 with a score of 92/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈4 grocery stores nearby and ≈2,101 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level.
Fields scored: grocery store competition and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 8,304 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Charlotte have the fewest Caribbean restaurants for their population?
Caribbean restaurant demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing Caribbean presence
In Charlotte, the top areas for this query are South End, Plaza Midwood, and Central Business District. South End scores highest with 93.9/100 across 49 blocks, featuring approximately 0 Caribbean restaurants nearby, approximately 0.1 km of walkable streets, and approximately 13,822 total residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Resident counts and walkable street length ranked against the number of restaurants of this type already mapped in the area, the last inverted so thin presence ranks high.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
caribbean restaurant competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped Caribbean restaurants already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
Cuisine labels come from how a venue describes itself in the map data, so coverage is uneven and a restaurant serving this food may be recorded under a different label. Thin mapped presence is not proof of demand, and this is not a claim about what residents want to eat.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the fewest existing restaurants.
· Swap the demand pillar for a specific age band or household type.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Which parts of Charlotte have the fewest Italian restaurants for their population?
Top areas: Brookhills, Plaza Midwood and Myers Park — ≈7 Italian restaurants nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on Caribbean restaurant competition (lower ranks higher, weighted 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.25), and total residents (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 93.9/100 across 49 blocks, featuring approximately 0 Caribbean restaurants nearby, approximately 0.1 km of walkable streets, and approximately 13,822 total residents. Plaza Midwood ranks #2 with a score of 89.5/100 across 49 blocks, featuring approximately 1 Caribbean restaurant nearby, approximately 0.07 km of walkable streets, and approximately 10,962 total residents. Central Business District ranks #3 with a score of 88.2/100 across 49 blocks, featuring approximately 0 Caribbean restaurants nearby, approximately 0.11 km of walkable streets, and approximately 14,510 total residents. Cherry ranks #4 with a score of 88.2/100 across 49 blocks, featuring approximately 0 Caribbean restaurants nearby, approximately 0.08 km of walkable streets, and approximately 8,657 total residents. North Charlotte ranks #5 with a score of 85.5/100 across 49 blocks, featuring approximately 3 Caribbean restaurants nearby, approximately 0.06 km of walkable streets, and approximately 8,428 total residents.
Fields scored: caribbean restaurant competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 8,278 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where should you open a new nail salon in Charlotte?
nail salon demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing nail salon presence
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are South End, Plaza Midwood, and Myers Park. South End leads with a score of 87.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈12 nail salons nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈13,822 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Three signals: how many people are around, how walkable the streets are, and how many of this business type are already mapped there. The last is scored inverted, so an area ranks high when demand signals are strong and existing presence is thin.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
nail salon competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped nail salons already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
This is a shortlist, not a site recommendation. It has no rent, no footfall, no unit availability, no licensing and no catchment modelling, and thin mapped presence is not proof that an area lacks provision.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the least existing presence.
· Swap the demand pillar for the age band or household type your customers actually fall into.
· Draw your own catchment on the map to score just that area.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where should you open a new gym in Charlotte?
Top areas: Sedgefield, Belmont and Plaza Midwood — ≈0 gyms nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks blocks in Charlotte based on nail salon competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 87.6/100 across 49 blocks, featuring ≈12 nail salons nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈13,822 residents (total). Plaza Midwood ranks #2 with a score of 87.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1 nail salon nearby, ≈0.07 km of walkable streets, and ≈8,526 residents (total). Myers Park ranks #3 with a score of 86.9/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 nail salons nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets, and ≈7,845 residents (total). Belmont ranks #4 with a score of 86.6/100 across 49 blocks, having ≈4 nail salons nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈10,465 residents (total). North Charlotte ranks #5 with a score of 85.5/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈2 nail salons nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets, and ≈8,156 residents (total).
Fields scored: nail salon competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 8,278 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Charlotte areas have high household incomes but little retail?
Index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked against mapped retail density
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Olde Providence, Ballantyne, and Myers Park. Olde Providence leads with a score of 97.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 0 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 199,564. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Foxcroftin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Mid-TownScore 95
≈3 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 204,157
How this query was built
Household income ranked high against mapped retail presence ranked low. It points at spending power that currently has little to spend it on locally, which is the classic catchment argument for a new store.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
retail competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped retail venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
55%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
Thin mapped retail is not proof an area lacks shops, and high income does not mean residents shop locally — they may simply shop elsewhere. It has no rent, no footfall and no catchment modelling.
Try changing it
· Switch to the $1M-plus home value count for a countable affluence signal.
· Swap total retail for a specific category to test one vertical.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on retail competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Olde Providence ranks #1 with a score of 97.7/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 0 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 199,564. Ballantyne ranks #2 with a score of 95.5/100 across 50 blocks, with approximately 1 retail & shopping venue nearby and a median income of 197,326. Myers Park ranks #3 with a score of 97.1/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 2 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 225,656. Providence Plantation ranks #4 with a score of 96.8/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 0 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 178,000. Foxcroft ranks #5 with a score of 94.6/100 across 49 blocks, with approximately 3 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 204,157.
Fields scored: retail competition and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 8,014 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Charlotte areas combine high household incomes with residents aged 25 to 39?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked with 2020 Census age counts
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Dilworth Historic District, Chantilly, and Beverly Woods. Dilworth Historic District leads with a score of 84.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 148,640 and ≈4,258 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Household income and the 25-39 age band are ranked together, high on both. They come from different censuses — income is an ACS 2018-2022 block-group estimate, the age count a 2020 Census 100% enumeration — and from different universes, households and people.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
50%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
residents aged 25-39
higher
50%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the residents aged 25-39 are the ones with the high incomes. No table crosses age with income, so this is two separate distributions ranking high in the same place: an overlap of areas, not a description of anybody.
Try changing it
· Switch to household income brackets for a countable income figure instead of a level.
· Swap the age band for 18-24 or 65-and-over to move the profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5) and residents aged 25-39 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Dilworth Historic District ranks #1 with a score of 84.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 148,640 and ≈4,258 residents aged 25-39. Chantilly ranks #2 with a score of 81/100 across 49 blocks, with a median income of 109,949 and ≈4,588 residents aged 25-39. Beverly Woods ranks #3 with a score of 77.3/100 across 49 blocks, with a median income of 144,495 and ≈1,622 residents aged 25-39. Ballantyne ranks #4 with a score of 74.9/100 across 50 blocks, with a median income of 117,635 and ≈2,267 residents aged 25-39. Ashbrook ranks #5 with a score of 76.1/100 across 49 blocks, with a median income of 132,856 and ≈3,009 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022) and residents aged 25-39. 8,310 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where does high rent burden meet strong transit access in Charlotte?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 rent-burdened households ranked with transit stop density
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest scores are South End, Eastway, and Farm Pond. South End has the highest score at 56.1/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈2,728 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈6 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈1,153 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈0 transit stops
Hidden Valleyin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Newell SouthScore 52
≈1,698 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈0 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter households paying 30% or more of income in rent, ranked alongside transit stop density. Housing and transport costs trade off against each other, so where both cost pressure and transit access are high is a distinct policy picture from cost pressure in car-dependent areas.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
60%
The 30%-and-over bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the rent-burdened households are the ones using the transit — no table crosses the two. Stop count is not service quality.
Try changing it
· Invert the transit weight to find cost pressure in poorly connected areas instead.
· Swap rent burden for residents below the poverty level to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on its transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.4) and the number of renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 56.1/100 across 50 blocks, containing ≈2,728 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈6 transit stops. Eastway ranks #2 with a score of 54.3/100 across 50 blocks, containing ≈1,848 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈0 transit stops. Farm Pond ranks #3 with a score of 52.8/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,571 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈0 transit stops. Citiside ranks #4 with a score of 52.5/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,153 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈0 transit stops. Hidden Valley ranks #5 with a score of 52.4/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,698 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈0 transit stops.
Fields scored: transit stop count and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 8,298 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are homes valued over $1 million in Charlotte?
Owner-occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 or more — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Colonial Heights, Foxcroft and Dilworth. Colonial Heights leads with a score of 99.5/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,844 homes valued $1M or more. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Beverly Woodsin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Huntingtowne FarmsScore 95
≈490 homes valued $1M or more
Olde Providence Southin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans MontibelloScore 93
≈325 homes valued $1M or more
How this query was built
The ACS publishes home value in 28 brackets, so the three top brackets sum to a countable "over $1 million" figure. Brackets are counts and sum correctly, which the published value figure does not.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes valued $1M or more
higher
100%
The $1,000,000-1,499,999, $1,500,000-1,999,999 and $2,000,000-or-more brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 home value table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Value is the owner's own estimate, covers owner-occupied units only, and is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars — not a current market price and not a measure of the occupants' income.
Try changing it
· Add household income brackets to see where high-value housing and high incomes coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap in units owned free and clear to find high-value, mortgage-free housing.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on homes valued at $1M or more (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). It then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
Colonial Heights ranks #1 with a score of 99.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,844 homes valued $1M or more. Foxcroft ranks #2 with a score of 97.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈745 homes valued $1M or more. Dilworth ranks #3 with a score of 96.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈646 homes valued $1M or more. Beverly Woods ranks #4 with a score of 95.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈490 homes valued $1M or more. Olde Providence South ranks #5 with a score of 92.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈325 homes valued $1M or more.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes valued $1M or more. 8,281 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are household income levels highest in Charlotte?
Block-group household income estimates, ACS 2018-2022, averaged onto the map grid
In Charlotte, Myers Park, Foxcroft, and Olde Providence are areas with high scores. Myers Park leads with a score of 97.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 225,791. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS publishes a household income figure per block group. The map grid is finer than a block group, so each hex carries a population-weighted average of the block-group figures covering it — which is why this page says "income level" rather than quoting a median for a neighbourhood.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex here holds a median: averaging medians does not produce one. It is a five-year sample estimate with a wide margin of error in small areas, and it describes households, not individual earnings or wealth.
Try changing it
· Switch to the household income brackets for a countable figure instead of a level.
· Add retail venues to see where income levels and commercial density diverge, as an index.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks blocks in Charlotte based on median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars), with higher income ranking higher (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Myers Park ranks #1 with a score of 97.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 225,791. Foxcroft ranks #2 with a score of 96.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 215,377. Olde Providence ranks #3 with a score of 95.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 199,564. Providence ranks #4 with a score of 95.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median income of 188,920. Ballantyne ranks #5 with a score of 93.1/100 across 50 blocks, showing a median income of 197,326.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 8,014 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do households earning $200,000 or more live in Charlotte?
Households in the $200,000 or more bracket — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, areas with the highest scores for residents with $200,000 or more are Colonial Heights, South End, and Beverly Woods. Colonial Heights leads with a score of 97.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,685 residents with $200,000 or more. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS publishes household income in 17 brackets. A bracket is a count, so unlike the income figure it sums correctly and survives being placed on the map grid intact — which is why these pages can state a number rather than describe a level.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
$200,000 or more
higher
100%
The top bracket of the ACS 2018-2022 household income table: $200,000 or more.
What this can’t tell you
Household income is not individual earnings and not wealth, and it is a five-year sample estimate in 2022 dollars with a wide margin of error in small areas. A bracket count says nothing about who is in those households.
Try changing it
· Switch to a neighbouring bracket to widen or narrow the income range.
· Add home value brackets to see where income and housing value coincide, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where do households earning under $25,000 live in Charlotte?
Top areas: Eastland, Hidden Valley and Oak Forest — ≈1,089 households earning under $25,000.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on the presence of residents with $200,000 or more, with higher scores indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Colonial Heights ranks #1 with a score of 97.4/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,685 residents with $200,000 or more. South End ranks #2 with a score of 95.7/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,532 residents with $200,000 or more. Beverly Woods ranks #3 with a score of 93.5/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,012 residents with $200,000 or more. Cotswold ranks #4 with a score of 91.5/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈901 residents with $200,000 or more. Belmont ranks #5 with a score of 90.4/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,031 residents with $200,000 or more.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: $200,000 or more (2022). 8,297 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Charlotte?
Renter households paying 30% or more of household income in rent — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Eastway, Farm Pond, and Citiside. Eastway leads with a score of 90.5/100 across 50 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,848 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Eastwayin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans EastlandScore 91
≈1,848 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Hickory RidgeScore 88
≈1,571 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈2,733 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
How this query was built
Rent burden is the one place the US census crosses rent with income directly: the table reports rent as a percentage of household income, so the 30%-and-over bands sum to a published count. Everywhere else, rent and income are separate tables that can only be laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
100%
The 30-34.9%, 35-39.9%, 40-49.9% and 50%-or-more bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Its universe is renter-occupied units with cash rent, so it excludes owners and no-cash-rent units, and a "not computed" category is left out of the count rather than assumed. It is a sample estimate.
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· Compare against residents below the poverty level, which measures hardship differently.
· Add transit stops to see where cost pressure and transit access coincide, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent, with higher ranks indicating more such households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Eastway (Mecklenburg County) ranks #1 with a score of 90.5/100 across 50 blocks, containing ≈1,848 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 88/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,571 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Citiside ranks #3 with a score of 87.5/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,153 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Hidden Valley (Mecklenburg County) ranks #4 with a score of 87.4/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,698 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. South End ranks #5 with a score of 86.8/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈2,733 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 8,298 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are residents below the poverty level concentrated in Charlotte?
Residents with income below the federal poverty level — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Shannon Park, Eastway, and NorthEast Charlotte. Shannon Park leads with a score of 92.7/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈2,406 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Shannon Parkin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Darby AcresScore 93
≈2,406 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Eastwayin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Idlewild FarmsScore 91
≈2,632 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
≈2,396 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
The ACS poverty table crosses poverty status with household and family type, so the below-poverty count is a published cell. The federal poverty threshold varies by household size and composition, which is what makes this a better hardship measure than a flat income cut-off.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
100%
The "income in the past 12 months below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale with a wide margin of error in small areas. The federal threshold is national and is not adjusted for local housing costs, so it understates hardship in expensive cities.
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· Add grocery stores to weigh this population against everyday food retail, as an overlap.
· Compare against the rent-burden count, which measures cost pressure directly.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on income in the past 12 months below poverty level (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Shannon Park ranks #1 with a score of 92.7/100 across 49 blocks, encompassing ≈2,406 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Eastway ranks #2 with a score of 90.9/100 across 49 blocks, encompassing ≈2,632 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). NorthEast Charlotte ranks #3 with a score of 90.6/100 across 49 blocks, encompassing ≈3,011 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Farm Pond ranks #4 with a score of 87.8/100 across 49 blocks, encompassing ≈1,871 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Windsong Trails ranks #5 with a score of 87.4/100 across 49 blocks, encompassing ≈2,396 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 8,304 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units with seven or more rooms — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, areas with the most homes having 7 or more rooms include Colonial Heights, Stonehaven, and Beverly Woods (Mecklenburg County). Colonial Heights ranks highest with a score of 92.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 2,075 homes with 7 or more rooms. These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Highland Creekin the Mecklenburg County districtScore 84
≈1,644 homes with 7 or more rooms
How this query was built
The seven-, eight- and nine-or-more-room cells of the ACS rooms table, summed. Rooms are how the US census measures home size; there is no floor area figure anywhere in the extract.
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Weight
Why it’s here
homes with 7 or more rooms
higher
100%
The 7-room, 8-room and 9-or-more-room cells of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area and not space per person — the census publishes no per-resident figure, so a large home with many occupants is indistinguishable here from a large home with few.
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· Add households of seven or more people to see where large homes and large households coincide.
· Add home value brackets to separate large homes from high-value ones.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on homes with 7 or more rooms (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Colonial Heights ranks #1 with a score of 92.9/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 2,075 homes with 7 or more rooms. Stonehaven ranks #2 with a score of 88.9/100 across 50 blocks, containing approximately 1,752 homes with 7 or more rooms. Beverly Woods (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 88.7/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 1,716 homes with 7 or more rooms. Ballantyne ranks #4 with a score of 85/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 1,819 homes with 7 or more rooms. Highland Creek (Mecklenburg County) ranks #5 with a score of 84.3/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 1,644 homes with 7 or more rooms.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes with 7 or more rooms. 8,304 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Charlotte areas have many young adults but few bars?
Gap index — 2020 Census residents aged 18-24 ranked against mapped nightlife venues
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are University City, Farm Pond (east) (Mecklenburg County) and Montclaire. University City leads with a score of 93.9/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈8,402 residents aged 18-24. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Oak Forestin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Shannon ParkScore 87
≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈773 residents aged 18-24
Farm Pond (east 2)in the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Farm Pond, Hickory RidgeScore 87
≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈839 residents aged 18-24
How this query was built
The 18-24 count ranked high against mapped bar and nightlife venues ranked low. It points at a young resident base with thin evening provision.
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Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
residents aged 18-24
higher
55%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Residents are not customers — nightlife draws people from across a city, so a residential area with few bars may simply be where people sleep rather than where they go out. Licensing and zoning are not in the data.
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· Add pedestrian street length to favour areas that can carry evening footfall.
· Swap the age band for 25-39 to move the customer profile older.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on bar and nightlife competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and residents aged 18-24 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed.
University City ranks #1 with a score of 93.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈8,402 residents aged 18-24. Farm Pond (east) (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 90.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈896 residents aged 18-24. Montclaire ranks #3 with a score of 89.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈1,228 residents aged 18-24. Oak Forest (Mecklenburg County) ranks #4 with a score of 87.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈773 residents aged 18-24. Farm Pond (east 2) (Mecklenburg County) ranks #5 with a score of 87.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈839 residents aged 18-24.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife competition and residents aged 18-24. 8,299 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do older residents and pharmacies coincide in Charlotte?
Overlap index — 2020 Census residents aged 65+ ranked with mapped pharmacy presence
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Colonial Heights, SouthPark, and Cotswold. Colonial Heights leads with a score of 54.7/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈1,374 residents aged 65 and over and ≈3 pharmacies nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 65-and-over count ranked alongside mapped pharmacies, both high. It shows where an older population already has pharmacy provision nearby — useful for services that want to co-locate rather than fill a gap.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pharmacy
higher
35%
Count of mapped pharmacies in the hex.
residents aged 65 and over
higher
65%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It says nothing about health status, prescription volume or whether those pharmacies are accessible to the people counted. Invert the pharmacy term to look for thin provision instead.
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· Invert the pharmacy weight to search for thin provision instead of co-location.
· Swap the 65-plus count for the group-quarters count to find care facilities.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on pharmacy presence (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35) and residents aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.65). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Colonial Heights ranks #1 with a score of 54.7/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈1,374 residents aged 65 and over and ≈3 pharmacies nearby. SouthPark ranks #2 with a score of 54.7/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈1,456 residents aged 65 and over and ≈0 pharmacies nearby. Cotswold ranks #3 with a score of 54.6/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈1,228 residents aged 65 and over and ≈3 pharmacies nearby. Freedom Park ranks #4 with a score of 53.3/100 across 51 blocks, showing ≈1,326 residents aged 65 and over and ≈0 pharmacies nearby. Ballantyne ranks #5 with a score of 55.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,389 residents aged 65 and over and ≈3 pharmacies nearby.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pharmacy and residents aged 65 and over. 8,291 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 18 to 24 live in Charlotte?
Residents aged 18-24 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are University City, Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County), and Montclaire. University City leads with a score of 90.5/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈9,465 residents aged 18-24. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Four short-span cells per sex from the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed. This is the university and early-career band, stated as the band the census actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 18-24
higher
100%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not identify students — the census extract carries no school enrolment table, and a hex with a large dormitory shows up here through the group-quarters population without being labelled as such.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have campuses and schools nearby.
· Add the group-quarters count to separate dormitory concentrations from private households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on residents aged 18-24, with higher ranks indicating more residents (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
University City ranks #1 with a score of 90.5/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈9,465 residents aged 18-24. Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 83.8/100 across 51 blocks, showing ≈1,121 residents aged 18-24. Montclaire ranks #3 with a score of 80.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,228 residents aged 18-24. Hidden Valley (Mecklenburg County) ranks #4 with a score of 77.3/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈1,179 residents aged 18-24. South End ranks #5 with a score of 78.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,482 residents aged 18-24.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 18-24. 8,299 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 25 to 39 live in Charlotte?
Residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, Belmont, Brookhills, and North Charlotte are the highest-ranking areas. Belmont leads with a score of 91.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈4,874 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans EasthavenScore 83
≈2,814 residents aged 25-39
How this query was built
The 2020 Census publishes sex crossed with 23 age bands as a 100% count, so this is a sum of six published cells rather than an estimate. The band is stated literally instead of as a generation label: cohort names do not line up with census bands, and the band is what was actually counted.
Field
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Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 25-39
higher
100%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, occupation, tenure or how long these residents have lived here. It is a single snapshot from April 2020 and says nothing about how the area has changed.
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· Swap in the 18-24 band to compare where the two age groups sit.
· Add household income brackets to see where the two overlap, as an overlap rather than a statement about these residents.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on residents aged 25-39, with higher ranks indicating more residents (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Belmont ranks #1 with a score of 91.9/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈4,874 residents aged 25-39. Brookhills ranks #2 with a score of 90.2/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈6,081 residents aged 25-39. North Charlotte ranks #3 with a score of 87.4/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈3,796 residents aged 25-39. Ashbrook ranks #4 with a score of 86.4/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈3,138 residents aged 25-39. Farm Pond ranks #5 with a score of 83.1/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈2,814 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 25-39. 8,301 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 65 and over live in Charlotte?
Residents aged 65+ on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest rankings are SouthPark, Freedom Park, and East Charlotte. SouthPark leads with a score of 84.2/100 across 50 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,456 residents aged 65 and over. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Twelve published cells — six age spans per sex from 65-66 up to 85 and over — summed into one count. A 100% enumeration, not an estimate.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 65 and over
higher
100%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, from 65-66 through 85 and over, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, mobility, care needs or income, and it does not separate people living independently from those in nursing facilities: the group-quarters population is part of this count.
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· Add pharmacies to weigh this population against existing health-service presence.
· Add the group-quarters count to see where institutional populations drive the total.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on residents aged 65 and over, with higher ranks indicating more residents (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
SouthPark ranks #1 with a score of 84.2/100 across 50 blocks, containing ≈1,456 residents aged 65 and over. Freedom Park ranks #2 with a score of 82/100 across 51 blocks, containing ≈1,326 residents aged 65 and over. East Charlotte ranks #3 with a score of 84.7/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,353 residents aged 65 and over. Colonial Heights ranks #4 with a score of 82.3/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,364 residents aged 65 and over. Ballantyne ranks #5 with a score of 81.8/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,389 residents aged 65 and over.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 65 and over. 8,291 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Female residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, Belmont, Brookhills, and Ashbrook are the highest-ranking areas. Belmont leads with a score of 90.7/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈2,484 women aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Idlewild FarmsScore 82
≈1,459 women aged 25-39
How this query was built
The 2020 Census crosses sex with age directly, so "women aged 25-39" is a sum of three published cells rather than an inference from two separate distributions. Most national censuses do not publish this crossing at all.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
women aged 25-39
higher
100%
The female 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age cross-tabulation, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, parenthood, employment or household composition — those live in separate tables that are not crossed with sex and age.
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· Compare against families with young children to see where the two coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap the age band to move the profile older or younger.
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Full breakdown & sources
This map ranks every block in Charlotte based on the presence of women aged 25-39, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas shown.
Belmont ranks #1 with a score of 90.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,484 women aged 25-39. Brookhills ranks #2 with a score of 89.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,795 women aged 25-39. Ashbrook ranks #3 with a score of 84.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,501 women aged 25-39. North Charlotte ranks #4 with a score of 84.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,813 women aged 25-39. Farm Pond ranks #5 with a score of 81.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,459 women aged 25-39.
Fields scored: women aged 25-39. 8,301 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do families with children and family amenities coincide in Charlotte?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 families with children under 18 ranked with parks and fitness venues
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Brookhills, Ballantyne (south), and Ballantyne (south 2). Brookhills leads with a score of 61/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈584 residents aged 0–17 and ≈42 active life & fitness venues nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Raintreein the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Settlers LandingScore 54
≈988 residents aged 0–17
≈4 active life & fitness venues nearby
How this query was built
Families with own children under 18 ranked alongside mapped active-life venues — parks, playgrounds, pools, gyms — both high, so the index favours areas where family households already have somewhere to go.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
active life
higher
40%
Count of all mapped parks, playgrounds, gyms and other active-life venues in the hex.
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
60%
The "married-couple family: with own children under 18" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about school quality, safety or park condition, none of which is in the data. Venue counts carry no size: one large park counts as one.
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· Invert the venue weight to search for family areas with thin provision instead.
· Swap in children under six to focus on early-years households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on active life (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and married-couple families with own children under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Brookhills ranks #1 with a score of 61/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈584 residents aged 0–17 and ≈42 active life & fitness venues nearby. Ballantyne (south) ranks #2 with a score of 57.4/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈925 residents aged 0–17 and ≈10 active life & fitness venues nearby. Ballantyne (south 2) ranks #3 with a score of 53.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈636 residents aged 0–17 and ≈11 active life & fitness venues nearby. Cotswold ranks #4 with a score of 53.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈738 residents aged 0–17 and ≈6 active life & fitness venues nearby. Raintree ranks #5 with a score of 54.1/100 across 48 blocks, showing ≈988 residents aged 0–17 and ≈4 active life & fitness venues nearby.
Fields scored: active life and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 8,303 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Residents under 5 years old on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest rankings are Hickory Ridge, Montclaire, and Sedgefield. Hickory Ridge (Mecklenburg County) leads with a score of 87.7/100 across 50 blocks, showing approximately 864 children under 5. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Hickory Ridgein the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Idlewild FarmsScore 88
The under-5 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table. A 100% count of the youngest residents, which is the demand base for childcare, pediatric services and family retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 5
higher
100%
The male and female under-5 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about whether those children are in paid childcare, nothing about their household's income, and nothing about the supply of childcare places nearby.
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· Add education venues to weigh this demand against existing provision.
· Swap in families with own children under 18 to widen the age range.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on the number of children under 5, with higher numbers receiving higher ranks (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed.
Hickory Ridge (Mecklenburg County) ranks #1 with a score of 87.7/100 across 50 blocks, showing approximately 864 children under 5. Montclaire ranks #2 with a score of 82.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 1,010 children under 5. Sedgefield ranks #3 with a score of 81.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 596 children under 5. Eastland ranks #4 with a score of 81.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 813 children under 5. Fairfax Woods ranks #5 with a score of 79.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing approximately 895 children under 5.
Fields scored: children under 5. 8,293 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do families with children under six live in Charlotte?
Children under 6 living in families — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Farm Pond, Hebron, and Cotswold. Farm Pond leads with a score of 90.7/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,352 children under 6 in families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Lake ForestScore 91
The ACS children-in-households table crosses family type with the child's age band, so the under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells can be summed across married-couple and single-householder families into one pre-school count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 6 in families
higher
100%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across married-couple, male-householder and female-householder families in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts children, not families, so an area with fewer larger families can outrank one with more small ones. It says nothing about childcare enrolment or supply.
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· Add education venues to weigh this demand against existing provision.
· Compare against the 2020 Census under-5 count, which is a 100% enumeration.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Farm Pond ranks #1 with a score of 90.7/100 across 49 blocks: ≈1,352 children under 6 in families. Hebron ranks #2 with a score of 88.2/100 across 49 blocks: ≈1,018 children under 6 in families. Cotswold ranks #3 with a score of 84.9/100 across 49 blocks: ≈976 children under 6 in families. Hidden Valley ranks #4 with a score of 83.6/100 across 49 blocks: ≈844 children under 6 in families. Montclaire ranks #5 with a score of 82.6/100 across 49 blocks: ≈894 children under 6 in families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 6 in families. 8,303 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do grandchildren under 18 live with their grandparents in Charlotte?
Grandchildren under 18 in the householder's home — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Thomasboro (Mecklenburg County), Idlewild Farms (Mecklenburg County), and Hidden Valley. Thomasboro (Mecklenburg County) leads with a score of 89.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈319 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Thomasboroin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans HoskinsScore 89
≈319 residents aged 0–17
Idlewild Farmsin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans North Sharon AmityScore 89
Eastlandin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Oak ForestScore 83
≈224 residents aged 0–17
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census relationship table: people under 18 living in a household headed by their grandparent. It is the clearest multigenerational-household signal the US extract carries.
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Why it’s here
In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years
higher
100%
The "grandchild, under 18 years" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — a 100% count.
What this can’t tell you
It does not say whether a parent is also present, nor anything about guardianship, income or the reason for the arrangement.
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· Add residents aged 65 and over to see where older householders concentrate.
· Compare against single-parent families for a fuller picture of caregiving arrangements.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on 'In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years' (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into areas. Thomasboro (Mecklenburg County) ranks #1 with a score of 89.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈319 residents aged 0–17.
Idlewild Farms (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 89.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈257 residents aged 0–17. Hidden Valley ranks #3 with a score of 88.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈312 residents aged 0–17. Citiside ranks #4 with a score of 88.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈269 residents aged 0–17. Eastland (Mecklenburg County) ranks #5 with a score of 83/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈224 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years (2020). 8,288 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do married couples with children under 18 live in Charlotte?
Married-couple families with own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Ballantyne, Wessex Square, and Spring Valley. Ballantyne leads with a score of 89.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈903 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS family table crosses family type with the presence and age of own children, so "married couple with own children under 18" is a published cell rather than two counts laid over each other.
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Why it’s here
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
100%
The "married-couple family: with own children of the householder under 18 years" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
"Own children" means the householder's own children, so it excludes stepchildren and other children in the home. It says nothing about income, schooling or how many children each family has.
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· Swap in single-parent families to compare the two family forms.
· Add education venues to weigh family presence against schooling and childcare supply.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on the presence of married-couple families with own children under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Ballantyne ranks #1 with a score of 89.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈903 residents aged 0–17. Wessex Square ranks #2 with a score of 86.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,039 residents aged 0–17. Spring Valley ranks #3 with a score of 84.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈766 residents aged 0–17. Farm Pond ranks #4 with a score of 83/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈766 residents aged 0–17. Providence ranks #5 with a score of 84.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈908 residents aged 0–17.
Fields scored: Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 8,303 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are never-married residents concentrated in Charlotte?
Residents 15 and over who have never married — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are South End, University City and Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County). South End leads with a score of 89.2/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈8,181 never-married residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS marital-status table crosses sex with marital status, so the male and female never-married cells sum to a single published count. Its universe is residents aged 15 and over.
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Why it’s here
never-married residents
higher
100%
The male and female "never married" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 marital-status table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale, so small areas carry a wide margin of error. Never-married is not the same as single or living alone — cohabiting partners are counted here too.
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· Compare against householders living alone, which is a 100% count from a different table.
· Add nightlife venues to see where this population and social venues coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on never-married residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 89.2/100 across 49 blocks: ≈8,181 never-married residents. It spans Brookhills. University City ranks #2 with a score of 88.4/100 across 49 blocks: ≈7,128 never-married residents. It spans College Downs. Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 87.8/100 across 49 blocks: ≈4,358 never-married residents. It spans Idlewild Farms. Belmont ranks #4 with a score of 86.3/100 across 49 blocks: ≈5,005 never-married residents. It spans Uptown. Darby Acres ranks #5 with a score of 84.9/100 across 49 blocks: ≈3,681 never-married residents. It spans Shannon Park.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: never-married residents. 8,304 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest rankings are South End, Belmont, and Ashbrook. South End leads with a score of 92.4/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈4,109 residents identified as 1-person nonfamily households. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS household-size table crosses family status with size, and a one-person household is non-family by definition, so this is a single published cell.
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Why it’s here
Nonfamily households: 1-person household
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100%
The "non-family households: 1-person household" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about the age or income of the occupant, and nothing about whether the arrangement is by choice. It is a sample estimate, so small areas carry a wide margin of error.
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· Compare against householders living alone, a 100% count of the same idea from the 2020 Census.
· Add the smallest homes to see where small households and small homes coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on the presence of 1-person nonfamily households (higher ranks indicate more, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 92.4/100 across 50 blocks, encompassing ≈4,109 residents identified as 1-person nonfamily households. Belmont ranks #2 with a score of 92.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,850 residents identified as 1-person nonfamily households. Ashbrook ranks #3 with a score of 87.4/100 across 50 blocks, with ≈1,965 residents identified as 1-person nonfamily households. Briarcreek-woodland ranks #4 with a score of 81.4/100 across 51 blocks, showing ≈1,686 residents identified as 1-person nonfamily households. NoDa ranks #5 with a score of 84.4/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈1,749 residents identified as 1-person nonfamily households.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Nonfamily households: 1-person household (2022). 8,304 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are people living alone concentrated in Charlotte?
Householders living alone on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Belmont, South End, and Ashbrook. Belmont leads with a score of 91.1/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈2,723 householders living alone. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 2020 Census relationship table crosses householder status with sex and with living alone, so this is a published cell rather than something inferred by overlaying household size onto a population count.
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Why it’s here
householders living alone
higher
100%
The male and female "householder living alone" cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about age, income or whether living alone is by choice. It counts householders, so it excludes anyone living alone in group quarters.
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· Add eat-and-drink venues to see where solo living and everyday amenities coincide.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to see where the two overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on householders living alone (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Belmont ranks #1 with a score of 91.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,723 householders living alone. South End ranks #2 with a score of 90.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈4,370 householders living alone. Ashbrook ranks #3 with a score of 89.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,067 householders living alone. Sterling ranks #4 with a score of 82.7/100 across 51 blocks, showing ≈1,942 householders living alone. North Charlotte ranks #5 with a score of 82.2/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈1,807 householders living alone.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: householders living alone. 8,293 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Same-sex spouses and unmarried partners on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, Plaza Midwood, Sedgefield, and NoDa are the highest-ranking areas. Plaza Midwood leads with a score of 90/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈127 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 2020 Census was the first to publish same-sex spouses and same-sex unmarried partners as their own cells rather than folding them into an unmarried-partner total. Both are summed here, so the count covers married and cohabiting couples alike.
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Weight
Why it’s here
same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
higher
100%
The same-sex spouse and same-sex unmarried-partner cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts partners in couple households only, so it is not a measure of the wider LGBTQ+ population, which the census does not enumerate. It says nothing about income, age or how long anyone has lived here.
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· Add eat-and-drink or nightlife venues to see where these households and social venues coincide.
· Compare against householders living alone to contrast household forms.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, with higher ranks indicating more presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Plaza Midwood ranks #1 with a score of 90/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈127 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Sedgefield ranks #2 with a score of 81.1/100 across 51 blocks, showing ≈75 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. NoDa ranks #3 with a score of 81.5/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈111 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Darby Acres ranks #4 with a score of 83.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈89 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Dilworth Historic District ranks #5 with a score of 81.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈84 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners.
Fields scored: same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. 8,283 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do single-parent families live in Charlotte?
Families with one householder, no spouse present, and own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Eastway (Mecklenburg County), Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County), and Hidden Valley (Mecklenburg County). Eastway (Mecklenburg County) leads with a score of 91.4/100 across 50 blocks, where the data shows ≈907 single-parent families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Eastwayin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans EastlandScore 91
≈907 single-parent families
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Hickory RidgeScore 90
≈664 single-parent families
Hidden Valleyin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Newell SouthScore 87
Male-householder and female-householder families with no spouse present and own children under 18 are published as separate cells; both are summed here so the count covers single fathers and single mothers alike.
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Weight
Why it’s here
single-parent families
higher
100%
The male- and female-householder "no spouse present, with own children under 18" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 family table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, working hours or support networks, and it does not capture a single parent living in someone else's household — the table counts families by their householder.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have childcare and schooling nearby.
· Compare against grandchildren living with grandparents for a fuller caregiving picture.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on single-parent families, with higher ranks indicating more single-parent families (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Eastway (Mecklenburg County) ranks #1 with a score of 91.4/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈907 single-parent families. Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 89.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈664 single-parent families. Hidden Valley (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 87.3/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈711 single-parent families. Hebron ranks #4 with a score of 86.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈746 single-parent families. Briarcreek-woodland ranks #5 with a score of 84.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈527 single-parent families.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped together within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: single-parent families. 8,302 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Charlotte have the largest households?
Households of seven or more people — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, areas with the most households of 7 or more people include Farm Pond, East Charlotte, and Thomasboro. Farm Pond leads with a score of 92.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈144 households of 7 or more people. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans MarlwoodScore 93
Seven-or-more is the top band of the ACS household-size table. Family and non-family households are published separately at that size and are summed here, so the count covers both.
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Weight
Why it’s here
households of 7 or more people
higher
100%
The family and non-family "7-or-more person household" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not distinguish a large family from a shared house, and it says nothing about crowding — the number of rooms is a separate table that is not crossed with household size.
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· Add homes with seven or more rooms to compare household size against home size, as an overlap.
· Compare against families with own children under 18.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on households of 7 or more people (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Farm Pond ranks #1 with a score of 92.5/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈144 households of 7 or more people. East Charlotte ranks #2 with a score of 91/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈132 households of 7 or more people. Thomasboro ranks #3 with a score of 88.8/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈84 households of 7 or more people. Montclaire South ranks #4 with a score of 89.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈100 households of 7 or more people. Shannon Park ranks #5 with a score of 88.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈82 households of 7 or more people.
Fields scored: households of 7 or more people. 8,282 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which Charlotte areas have many young children but few childcare and school venues?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 children under 6 ranked against mapped education venues
In Charlotte, Farm Pond, Starmount, and Hidden Valley are the highest-ranking areas. Farm Pond leads with a score of 93.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1 education venue nearby and ≈1,169 children under 6 in families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Hickory RidgeScore 94
Idlewild Southin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans MarlwoodScore 87
≈1 education venue nearby
≈719 children under 6 in families
How this query was built
Children under six ranked high against mapped education and childcare venues ranked low. It is the demand-versus-provision view for early-years services.
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Weight
Why it’s here
education competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped education and childcare venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
children under 6 in families
higher
55%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across all family types in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped venue counts carry no capacity, no waiting lists and no licensing, so a single large nursery counts the same as a small one. Thin mapped presence is not proof that provision is missing.
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· Swap in single-parent families to focus on households likelier to need full-day care.
· Raise the venue weight to prioritise areas with the thinnest existing provision.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on education competition (lower ranks higher, with a weight of 0.45) and children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Farm Pond ranks #1 with a score of 93.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1 education venue nearby and ≈1,169 children under 6 in families. Starmount ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3 education venues nearby and ≈1,018 children under 6 in families. Hidden Valley ranks #3 with a score of 89.5/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈2 education venues nearby and ≈873 children under 6 in families. Montclaire ranks #4 with a score of 88.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3 education venues nearby and ≈914 children under 6 in families. Idlewild South ranks #5 with a score of 87.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1 education venue nearby and ≈719 children under 6 in families.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: education competition and children under 6 in families. 8,303 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do rental housing and transit access coincide in Charlotte?
Overlap index — 2020 Census renter-occupied units ranked with transit stop density
In Charlotte, Sedgefield, Montclaire, and Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) are the highest-ranking areas. Sedgefield has a score of 55.3/100 across 49 blocks, with data showing ≈5,667 residents (renter occupied) and ≈5 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Renter-occupied units ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Renters are more transit-dependent than owners on average, so this is the combination a rental platform or build-to-rent operator cares about.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
Renter occupied
higher
60%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied units.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say the renters use the transit — the US extract carries no commute-mode table. Stop count is not frequency, and tenure counts units rather than households.
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· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walkability alongside transit.
· Swap renter-occupied units for large apartment buildings to focus on dense stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter-occupied residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Sedgefield ranks #1 with a score of 55.3/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈5,667 residents (renter occupied) and ≈5 transit stops. Montclaire ranks #2 with a score of 51.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3,321 residents (renter occupied) and ≈2 transit stops. Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 51.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3,135 residents (renter occupied) and ≈0 transit stops. Belmont ranks #4 with a score of 50.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3,621 residents (renter occupied) and ≈0 transit stops. South End ranks #5 with a score of 50.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈9,135 residents (renter occupied) and ≈5 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Renter occupied (2020). 8,296 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units owned free and clear, with no mortgage — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest scores for owned free and clear properties are Beverly Woods, Eastover, and Montibello. Beverly Woods leads with a score of 86.2/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈805 residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Beverly Woodsin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Sharon WoodsScore 86
A published cell of the 2020 Census tenure table: occupied units whose owner carries no mortgage or loan. It is a 100% count and a distinct signal from ownership generally.
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Weight
Why it’s here
Owned free and clear
higher
100%
The "owned free and clear" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — occupied units with no mortgage.
What this can’t tell you
Mortgage-free does not mean high income or high value — it tracks longer tenure and older owners, and the census carries no owner age, so that reading is not available here.
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· Compare against residents aged 65 and over, as an overlap rather than a claim about owners.
· Add home value brackets to separate high-value outright ownership from the rest.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on properties owned free and clear (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Beverly Woods ranks #1 with a score of 86.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈805 residents. Eastover ranks #2 with a score of 85.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈639 residents. Montibello ranks #3 with a score of 80/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈419 residents. Freedom Park ranks #4 with a score of 79.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈515 residents. Stonehaven ranks #5 with a score of 79.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈461 residents.
Fields scored: Owned free and clear (2020). 8,286 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units in structures of 50 or more units — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the top-ranking areas are South End, Fairmeadows, and Belmont. South End leads with a score of 97.9/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 8,585 residents (50 or more). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The top band of the ACS units-in-structure table: homes in buildings with 50 or more units. It is the closest thing the extract has to a high-rise measure.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
50 or more
higher
100%
The "50 or more units" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 units-in-structure table.
What this can’t tell you
Unit count is not height — a 50-unit walk-up complex and a tower both land here. It says nothing about tenure, rent or building age.
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· Add transit stops to see where dense housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
· Add renter-occupied units to see how much of this stock is rented.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on 50 or more (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South End ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 8,585 residents (50 or more). Fairmeadows ranks #2 with a score of 96.6/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 2,222 residents (50 or more). Belmont ranks #3 with a score of 96.3/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 2,235 residents (50 or more). Closeburn ranks #4 with a score of 90.3/100 across 50 blocks, containing approximately 1,084 residents (50 or more). Brookhills ranks #5 with a score of 88.5/100 across 50 blocks, containing approximately 3,521 residents (50 or more).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 50 or more (2022). 8,288 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is owner-occupied housing concentrated in Charlotte?
Owner-occupied housing units, mortgaged and owned outright — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest scores are Plaza Midwood, Brookhills, and Beverly Woods (Mecklenburg County). Plaza Midwood shows the highest score of 83.2/100 across 50 blocks, with approximately 2,344 owner-occupied units. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 2020 Census splits ownership into units held with a mortgage and units owned free and clear. Both are summed here, because owner-occupied means both — taking only the mortgaged cell would miss outright owners entirely.
Field
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Weight
Why it’s here
owner-occupied units
higher
100%
The "owned with a mortgage or a loan" and "owned free and clear" cells of the 2020 Census tenure table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not owners, and says nothing about home value, equity or how long the owner has been there.
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· Swap in units owned free and clear to isolate mortgage-free ownership.
· Add home value brackets to see where ownership and high-value housing coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on owner-occupied units, with higher ranks indicating more units (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Plaza Midwood ranks #1 with a score of 83.2/100 across 50 blocks, containing approximately 2,344 owner-occupied units. Brookhills ranks #2 with a score of 84/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 2,470 owner-occupied units. Beverly Woods (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 82.3/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 2,347 owner-occupied units. Ballantyne ranks #4 with a score of 80.6/100 across 50 blocks, containing approximately 2,362 owner-occupied units. Eastover ranks #5 with a score of 81.9/100 across 49 blocks, containing approximately 2,301 owner-occupied units.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: owner-occupied units. 8,294 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units built in 1939 or earlier — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, Myers Park, Belmont, and South End are the highest-ranking areas. Myers Park leads with a score of 98.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,108 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The oldest band of the ACS year-built table. It is the standard US shorthand for pre-war stock and a strong signal for renovation, insulation and heritage-related demand.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Built 1939 or earlier
higher
100%
The 1939-or-earlier cell of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table.
What this can’t tell you
Build year says nothing about condition, renovation history or whether a building is protected. Year built is reported for the structure, not for individual units.
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· Add home value brackets to find older housing in high-value areas.
· Swap in housing built 2010 or later for the newest stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on the presence of residents (built 1939 or earlier), with higher ranks indicating more of this characteristic (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Myers Park ranks #1 with a score of 98.2/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,108 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Belmont ranks #2 with a score of 97.9/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈1,157 residents (built 1939 or earlier). South End ranks #3 with a score of 97.5/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈943 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Wesley Heights ranks #4 with a score of 96.1/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈701 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Hoskins ranks #5 with a score of 94.8/100 across 49 blocks, containing ≈433 residents (built 1939 or earlier).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Built 1939 or earlier (2022). 8,283 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is renter-occupied housing concentrated in Charlotte?
Renter-occupied housing units — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Brookhills, Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) and Belmont. Brookhills leads with a score of 86.7/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈5,667 residents (renter occupied). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
A single cell of the 2020 Census tenure table, counted for every occupied housing unit rather than estimated from a sample. Tenure is one of the few housing questions asked of everyone.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Renter occupied
higher
100%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied housing units.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not people, and says nothing about rent levels, lease type or whether a unit is rent-stabilised.
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· Swap in owner-occupied units to see the opposite pattern.
· Add transit stops to see where rental housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on Renter occupied (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Brookhills ranks #1 with a score of 86.7/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈5,667 residents (renter occupied). Farm Pond (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 86.3/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈3,135 residents (renter occupied). Belmont ranks #3 with a score of 84.8/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈3,621 residents (renter occupied).
Montclaire ranks #4 with a score of 82/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈3,245 residents (renter occupied). Ashbrook ranks #5 with a score of 81/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈2,314 residents (renter occupied). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Renter occupied (2020). 8,296 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
In Charlotte, the areas with the highest scores are Carmel, Provincetowne, and Piper Glen Estates. Carmel leads with a score of 98.7/100 across 49 blocks, where the median gross rent is €2,878. Provincetowne follows with a score of 94.3/100, and Piper Glen Estates has a score of 92/100. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS publishes a gross rent figure per block group, covering rent plus tenant-paid utilities. As with income, the hex value is a population-weighted average of the block-group figures, so this page describes a rent level rather than quoting a neighbourhood median.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median gross rent
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 gross rent figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex holds a median. It covers units with cash rent only, so rent-stabilised and no-cash-rent units distort the picture, and it is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars rather than an asking rent today.
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· Switch to the rent-burden count to see cost pressure relative to income.
· Add transit stops to compare rent levels against transit access, as an index.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on median gross rent, with higher rents receiving higher ranks (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Carmel ranks #1 with a score of 98.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,878. Provincetowne ranks #2 with a score of 94.3/100 across 49 blocks, where the median gross rent is €2,323. Piper Glen Estates ranks #3 with a score of 92/100 across 49 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,041. Ballantyne ranks #4 with a score of 91.9/100 across 48 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,073. Parkdale ranks #5 with a score of 89.4/100 across 49 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,086.
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median gross rent (2022). 7,402 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units built in 2010 or later — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Central Business District, Belmont and NoDa. Central Business District leads with a score of 95/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈5,141 housing units built 2010 or later. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Central Business Districtalso spans Wesley HeightsScore 95
The 2020-or-later and 2010-2019 cells of the ACS year-built table, summed into a count of housing completed in the decade or so before the survey period.
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Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
housing units built 2010 or later
higher
100%
The "built 2020 or later" and "built 2010 to 2019" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
This is the age of the stock as recorded up to 2022, not construction activity and not a trend: the extract holds one survey period, so nothing here describes how an area has changed or where building is happening now.
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· Swap in pre-1940 housing for the opposite end of the stock.
· Add home value brackets to see where new housing and high values coincide.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on housing units built 2010 or later, with higher ranks indicating more units (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Central Business District ranks #1 with a score of 95/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈5,141 housing units built 2010 or later. Belmont ranks #2 with a score of 93.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,278 housing units built 2010 or later. NoDa ranks #3 with a score of 87/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,334 housing units built 2010 or later. Brookhills ranks #4 with a score of 86.8/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3,348 housing units built 2010 or later. Olympic Woods ranks #5 with a score of 86.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,690 housing units built 2010 or later.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: housing units built 2010 or later. 8,304 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Housing units with a single room — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Central Business District, Belmont, and Montclaire (Mecklenburg County). Central Business District leads with a score of 96.2/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,490 residents (1 room). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Central Business Districtalso spans WilmoreScore 96
The ACS rooms table counts units by number of rooms; the one-room cell is the studio and single-room-occupancy stock. The US census measures home size in rooms rather than floor area.
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Weight
Why it’s here
1 room
higher
100%
The single-room cell of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area, and the table says nothing about who lives in these units, what they cost, or whether they are occupied.
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· Compare against one-person households to see where small homes and small households coincide.
· Swap in homes with seven or more rooms for the opposite end of the stock.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on 1 room (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Central Business District ranks #1 with a score of 96.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,490 residents (1 room). Belmont ranks #2 with a score of 93.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈481 residents (1 room). Montclaire (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 86.1/100 across 51 blocks, showing ≈382 residents (1 room). Eastland (Mecklenburg County) ranks #4 with a score of 85.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈168 residents (1 room). Brookhills ranks #5 with a score of 87.6/100 across 48 blocks, showing ≈509 residents (1 room). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 1 room (2022). 8,283 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who identified as Asian alone live in Charlotte?
Residents recorded as Asian alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Ballantyne (south), Provincetowne (Mecklenburg County), and Idlewild Farms (Mecklenburg County). Ballantyne (south) leads with a score of 91.6/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈2,190 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈928 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race; people selecting two or more races are counted separately.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race, not nativity, citizenship, language or national origin — the US extract has no place-of-birth table — and it is not a proxy for income or cuisine preference. It also collapses very different communities into one category.
Try changing it
· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· Add retail venues to compare commercial density against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Ballantyne (south) ranks #1 with a score of 91.6/100 across 50 blocks, showing ≈2,190 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Provincetowne (Mecklenburg County) ranks #2 with a score of 93.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈2,249 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Idlewild Farms (Mecklenburg County) ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,184 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Ballantyne (south 2) ranks #4 with a score of 86.4/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈1,536 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Ballantyne (south 3) ranks #5 with a score of 84.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈928 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (2020). 8,298 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who identified as Black or African American alone live in Charlotte?
Residents recorded as Black or African American alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, areas with high concentrations of residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone include Washington Heights, Hidden Valley, and Hickory Ridge. Washington Heights shows the highest concentration, with a score of 86.2/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈5,058 residents. Each area groups high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Washington Heightsalso spans Lincoln HeightsScore 86
≈5,058 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Hidden Valleyin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Fairfax WoodsScore 86
≈5,381 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Hickory Ridgein the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Idlewild FarmsScore 85
≈4,471 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
≈4,542 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race and nothing more. It is not a measure of nativity, income, tenure or any social outcome, and pairing it with such a measure would produce an overlap of places, never a statement about people.
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· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· View household income brackets separately rather than as a combined score.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on the concentration of residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Washington Heights ranks #1 with a score of 86.2/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈5,058 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Hidden Valley ranks #2 with a score of 86/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈5,381 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Hickory Ridge ranks #3 with a score of 84.7/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈4,471 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. University City ranks #4 with a score of 84.4/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈5,144 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Mallard ranks #5 with a score of 83.8/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈4,542 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (2020). 8,297 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do Hispanic or Latino residents live in Charlotte?
Residents who identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 Census
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Oak Forest, Farm Pond, and Montclaire. Oak Forest leads with a score of 92.8/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,320 residents (hispanic or Latino). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Oak Forestin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Shannon ParkScore 93
≈3,320 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Farm Pondin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans MarlwoodScore 93
Idlewild Southin the Mecklenburg County districtScore 89
≈2,695 residents (hispanic or Latino)
How this query was built
The 2020 Census asks Hispanic or Latino origin separately from race and publishes the two crossed, so this is a direct 100% count of everyone who identified as Hispanic or Latino, of any race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Hispanic or Latino
higher
100%
The "Hispanic or Latino" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table — a self-identified 100% count, of any race.
What this can’t tell you
Hispanic or Latino origin is a self-identified census category. It is not a measure of nativity, citizenship, language spoken or country of origin — the US extract carries no place-of-birth table at all — and it must not be read as a proxy for any of them, or for income.
Try changing it
· Compare against the race categories to see how origin and race intersect in each area.
· Add eat-and-drink venues to compare the local food scene against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on residents (hispanic or Latino) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Oak Forest ranks #1 with a score of 92.8/100 across 49 blocks: ≈3,320 residents (hispanic or Latino). Farm Pond ranks #2 with a score of 92.7/100 across 49 blocks: ≈3,622 residents (hispanic or Latino). Montclaire ranks #3 with a score of 92/100 across 49 blocks: ≈7,171 residents (hispanic or Latino). Fairfax Woods ranks #4 with a score of 90.1/100 across 49 blocks: ≈4,472 residents (hispanic or Latino). Idlewild South ranks #5 with a score of 88.9/100 across 49 blocks: ≈2,695 residents (hispanic or Latino).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Hispanic or Latino (2020). 8,302 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is it easiest to live without a car in Charlotte?
Car-light access index — transit stops, bike-share docks and car-share pickup points
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Dilworth Historic District, Lockwood, and Hebron. Dilworth Historic District leads with a score of 7.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈7 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Three mobility signals that substitute for car ownership: transit stops, bike-share docks, and car rental or car-share pickup points. All three are network infrastructure, so the index stays inside one universe.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
bike share count
higher
25%
Bike rental and bike parking points in the hex.
car rental count
higher
25%
Car rental and car-sharing pickup points in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It counts infrastructure, not service — nothing about frequency, reliability, operating hours or cost. The US extract carries no vehicle-availability or commute-mode table, so this cannot be checked against how people actually travel.
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· Add grocery stores to weigh everyday errands against mobility options.
· Raise the transit weight if fixed-route service matters more than shared vehicles.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), bike share count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and car rental count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Dilworth Historic District ranks #1 with a score of 7.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈7 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Lockwood ranks #2 with a score of 4.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈6 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Hebron ranks #3 with a score of 3.1/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Sedgefield ranks #4 with a score of 2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈3 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Sterling ranks #5 with a score of 7.1/100 across 7 blocks, showing ≈2 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points.
Fields scored: transit stop count, bike share count and car rental count. 8,353 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Walkability index — pedestrian street length ranked with transit stop density
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Uptown (north-west), Uptown (north-east), and Midtown. Uptown (north-west) leads with a score of 62/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈7 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Two network measures from the same universe: metres of pedestrian-friendly street, and how many transit stops are within reach. Together they describe how far you can get on foot and what you can reach from there.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pedestrian length m
higher
60%
Metres of pedestrian-friendly street in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It measures network form, not experience — nothing about crossing safety, pavement quality, gradient, lighting or traffic. It is an index over places, not a score anyone has walked.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink venues to weigh what is actually within walking distance.
· Raise the transit weight to lean the index toward public-transport access.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on pedestrian length (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Uptown (north-west) ranks #1 with a score of 62/100 across 49 blocks, featuring ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈7 transit stops. Uptown (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 56.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0.1 km of walkable streets and ≈2 transit stops. Midtown ranks #3 with a score of 53.5/100 across 50 blocks, with ≈0.08 km of walkable streets and ≈0 transit stops. Uptown (north-west 2) ranks #4 with a score of 51.1/100 across 50 blocks, featuring ≈0.08 km of walkable streets and ≈0 transit stops. Sedgefield ranks #5 with a score of 52.2/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0.08 km of walkable streets and ≈3 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pedestrian length m and transit stop count. 8,353 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are Charlotte's nightlife areas with the best transit access?
Overlap index — mapped nightlife venues ranked with transit stop density
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Uptown (north), Dilworth Historic District and Belmont. Uptown (north) leads with a score of 32.8/100 across 49 blocks, where the data shows ≈62 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈6 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Uptown (north)also spans Uptown, South EndScore 33
Collingwoodin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans York RoadScore 9
≈9 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈2 transit stops
Uptown (north 2)also spans Uptown, LockwoodScore 8
≈5 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈2 transit stops
How this query was built
Bar and nightlife venue density ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Getting home is part of a night out, so venue clusters with strong transit are a different proposition from isolated ones.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife
higher
60%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Stop presence is not late-night service — the data carries no operating hours for either the venues or the transit, so a cluster served only by a daytime route ranks the same as one on a night line.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to favour walkable venue clusters.
· Swap nightlife for eat-and-drink venues to widen it to the whole evening economy.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on bar and nightlife (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below. Uptown (north) ranks #1 with a score of 32.8/100 across 49 blocks: ≈62 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈6 transit stops. Dilworth Historic District ranks #2 with a score of 14.5/100 across 49 blocks: ≈13 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈4 transit stops. Belmont ranks #3 with a score of 12.1/100 across 49 blocks: ≈17 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈0 transit stops. Collingwood ranks #4 with a score of 8.9/100 across 49 blocks: ≈9 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈2 transit stops. Uptown (north 2) ranks #5 with a score of 8.3/100 across 45 blocks: ≈5 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈2 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife and transit stop count. 8,271 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which populated parts of Charlotte have the fewest transit stops?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against transit stop density
In Charlotte, the top areas are Hickory Ridge, Belmont, and Brookhills. Hickory Ridge leads with a score of 91.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈10,495 residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Hickory Ridgein the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Idlewild FarmsScore 92
Oak Forestin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Shannon ParkScore 89
≈0 transit stops
≈8,769 residents (total)
How this query was built
Population ranked high against transit stop count ranked low, so areas with many residents and thin stop coverage rise to the top.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
lower
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex, scored inverted so thinner coverage ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
Stop count is not service: a hex with one frequent subway entrance can rank worse than one with four infrequent bus stops while being far better connected. It says nothing about frequency, span or reliability.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walk access to the stops that do exist.
· Swap residents for renter-occupied units to focus on a specific housing profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte on transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Hickory Ridge ranks #1 with a score of 91.6/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈10,495 residents. Belmont ranks #2 with a score of 91.2/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈10,962 residents. Brookhills ranks #3 with a score of 89.7/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈9,930 residents. University City ranks #4 with a score of 89.6/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈14,054 residents. Oak Forest ranks #5 with a score of 89.1/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈8,769 residents.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Total (2020). 8,377 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
In Charlotte, the highest-ranking areas are Uptown, Tryon Hills (north-east), and Elizabeth. Uptown leads with a score of 96.7/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈32.6 million m³ of building volume. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Tryon Hills (north)also spans Tryon Hills, Sugaw CreekScore 86
≈9.7 million m³ of building volume
How this query was built
All fourteen mapped building types summed into one figure, so the answer is total built mass rather than any single use. The members are added before ranking, which is why this reads as a measurement and not as an index of separate signals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
building volume
higher
100%
Every mapped building subtype, summed — the area's total built volume in m3.
What this can’t tell you
Volume is not population, floor area or occupancy: a warehouse and an apartment block of the same size count the same. It also says nothing about height — a wide low building can out-measure a narrow tall one — and heights are partly modelled where Overture lacks a measurement.
Try changing it
· Drop everything but residential to see where people are housed rather than where mass is.
· Swap in commercial and retail only for a view of the working city.
· Add resident counts to compare built mass against how many people it holds.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Charlotte based on building volume (with a weight of 0.9 for higher ranks), then groups the top-scoring blocks into distinct areas.
Uptown ranks #1 with a score of 96.7/100 across 49 blocks, representing ≈32.6 million m³ of building volume. Tryon Hills (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 88.6/100 across 49 blocks, showing ≈8 million m³ of building volume. Elizabeth ranks #3 with a score of 86.6/100 across 50 blocks, with ≈6.7 million m³ of building volume. SouthPark ranks #4 with a score of 85.6/100 across 50 blocks, with ≈6.9 million m³ of building volume. Tryon Hills (north) ranks #5 with a score of 86.1/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈9.7 million m³ of building volume.
Fields scored: building volume. 8,271 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is the group-quarters population concentrated in Charlotte?
Residents in dormitories, care facilities and other group quarters — US Census 2020
In Charlotte, areas with high concentrations of residents in group quarters include Idlewild South, North Sharon Amity, and University City. Idlewild South leads with a score of 81.5/100 across 49 blocks, where data shows ≈52 residents in group quarters. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Idlewild Southin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans East ForestScore 82
≈52 residents (in group quarters)
North Sharon Amityin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans East CharlotteScore 73
NorthEast Charlottealso spans Mineral SpringsScore 57
≈177 residents (in group quarters)
Beatties Fordin the Mecklenburg County districtalso spans Slater RoadScore 50
≈1,156 residents (in group quarters)
How this query was built
Group quarters — university dormitories, nursing facilities, correctional facilities, military barracks — are counted in the population total but excluded from every household and family table. Mapping them explains why some areas carry a large population with very few households.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In group quarters
higher
100%
The "in group quarters" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — residents not living in private households.
What this can’t tell you
This count does not distinguish a dormitory from a care home or a correctional facility; the institutional and non-institutional split is a separate pair of cells and is not broken out here.
Try changing it
· Compare against residents aged 18-24 to find dormitory-driven concentrations.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to find care-facility concentrations.
All of these are adjustable on the Charlotte map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Charlotte based on residents in group quarters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Idlewild South ranks #1 with a score of 81.5/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈52 residents in group quarters. North Sharon Amity ranks #2 with a score of 73.3/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈120 residents in group quarters. University City ranks #3 with a score of 72.4/100 across 46 blocks, with ≈5,746 residents in group quarters. NorthEast Charlotte ranks #4 with a score of 57.3/100 across 48 blocks, with ≈177 residents in group quarters. Beatties Ford ranks #5 with a score of 50.2/100 across 49 blocks, with ≈1,156 residents in group quarters.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In group quarters (2020). 8,272 of 8,622 blocks in Charlotte were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Every query ranks Charlotte block by block on the fields it names, combines those ranks into a 0–100 score using the weights shown, then groups the highest-scoring blocks into areas. Sources: US Census 2020 (NHGIS). Because the score is a blend of ranks rather than a ratio, it tells you how areas compare with each other — not how many of anything there are per resident.
Each block is scored as a weighted percentile rank over available signals, renormalised by data coverage, rescaled to 0-100; blocks are H3 resolution 9 hexagons. Areas were formed with the score cluster engine at a 1.2 km radius, keeping the 5 strongest. Change the radius on the map to widen or tighten them.
Areas are only ranked where the thing being measured could actually exist, so a gap search cannot present empty parkland as an opportunity. Shops, homes and offices need a building; transit stops, EV chargers and bike docks only need a street or path. Anywhere the measure is already present counts as a candidate by definition.
Dating the numbers
The decennial census is a single-day count. Block-level age detail exists only for the census year; no official product updates it annually.
Places, buildings and transportation come from a dated Overture release. A place record means the venue is mapped, not that it is licensed, open, or of any particular size.
US Census 2020 (NHGIS) is a single vintage, so nothing here describes growth, decline or any change over time.
Counted as residents aged 25–39 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 18–24 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 65–120 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–17 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–4 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–5 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
How far each answer can be pushed
Each question is labelled with a tier. The tier caps what the answer may claim, whatever the numbers say.
T4 — This is a ranking of places, not a measurement of people. The signals it combines are counted in different universes — the data contains no table crossing them — so a high rank means both signals rank high in the same area, not that they describe the same residents.
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