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Wesley Chapel, NC


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Wesley Chapel, North Carolina

Wesley Chapel, North Carolina, in Union county, is 18 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Wesley Chapel contains a population of approximately 2,549.

The People and Families of Wesley Chapel

In Wesley Chapel, about 76% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Wesley Chapel, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most villages, Wesley Chapel has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wesley Chapel had a median family income of $73,000. The typical family in Wesley Chapel is better off than most in North Carolina. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Wesley Chapel. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wesley Chapel favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Wesley Chapel Housing

Wesley Chapel has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 93% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Wesley Chapel, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wesley Chapel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWesley Chapel Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWesley Chapel People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wesley Chapel Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wesley Chapel College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wesley Chapel, NC

Comparing Wesley Chapel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men22
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
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