Eastland (Charlotte neighborhood) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eastland
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Aerial of the Eastland neighborhood. The mall in the foreground was demolished in 2014.
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| Nickname(s):
Eastland-Wilora Lake or Wilora Lake
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| City | Charlotte |
| Council District | 5 |
| Neighborhood Profile Areas | 127, 167, 197 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 967 acre (391 ha) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 5,772 |
| Demonym(s) | Eastlander |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
28205, 28212
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| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Quality of Life Dashboard | |
Eastland is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It is also known as Eastland-Wilora Lake or Wilora Lake. The area gets its name from the old Eastland Mall, which was taken down in 2014. Eastland is about seven and a half miles from Uptown Charlotte.
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People Living in Eastland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,660 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,781 | 24.1% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 5,772 | −0.2% | |
In 2010, Eastland had a population of 5,781 people. The community was made up of different groups. About 44.1% were Black or African American. Around 18.9% were White American, and 3.2% were Asian American. About 2.7% were from other backgrounds. Also, 31.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino American.
The average yearly income for families in Eastland was $34,449. This number helps us understand the economic situation of the neighborhood.
Getting Around Eastland
This section explains how people travel in and out of the Eastland area.
Buses and Streetcars
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) provides bus services in Eastland. Several bus routes help people get around the neighborhood and to other parts of Charlotte. These routes include:
- #9 (Central Avenue)
- #29 (UNC Charlotte/Crosstown)
- #221 (E. Harris & Idlewild Rd)
- #222 (Pence Road)
- #232 (Grier Heights)
Eastland is an important spot for public transportation. It has the Eastland Community Transit Center. This center is located where the old Eastland Mall used to be. The area will also be the future end point for the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar. This streetcar will connect the redeveloped Eastland Mall site with Uptown Charlotte.
Major Roads
Several main roads run through Eastland. These include Albemarle Road, Central Avenue, and North Sharon Amity. The neighborhood is also close to Independence Boulevard. This road offers direct access to Uptown Charlotte, Matthews, and Monroe.
Train Lines
The Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railway borders Eastland to the north. This railway line travels between Charlotte and towns like Aberdeen, North Carolina and Gulf, North Carolina.
Schools and Libraries
This section talks about the educational resources available to residents of Eastland.
Local Schools
Students living in Eastland attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The schools in the area include:
- Lawrence Orr Elementary
- Windsor Park Elementary
- Eastway Middle School
- Garinger High School
A new Charter School once opened in Eastland. It was in a building that used to be a Hannaford store. However, this school closed in January 2015 due to money problems. In April 2016, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System bought part of the old Eastland Mall site. They plan to build a new K-8 language immersion school there. This new school will also help reduce crowding at nearby Albemarle Road Elementary and Middle schools.
Public Libraries
Eastland does not have its own library branch. However, residents can use nearby libraries. The Independence Regional and Hickory Grove branches of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County serve the area. These libraries are located in the nearby neighborhoods of East Forest and Hickory Ridge.
Cool Places to Visit
Eastland and its surrounding areas offer several interesting places to explore.
- Neal Somers Alexander House: This is a beautiful Queen Anne Victoria style house built in 1903. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
- Campbell Creek Park: This park is a great place to enjoy nature. There are also plans to connect this park with other greenways, like the Upper McAlpine and Campbell Creek greenways.
- Kilborne Park: This park is located in the nearby Windsor Park neighborhood. It's another great spot for outdoor activities.
- The Charlotte Open Air Market: This market is held every weekend in the parking lot of the former Eastland Mall. You can find many different things there.
