Cotswold (Charlotte neighborhood) facts for kids
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Cotswold
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Image of the surrounding Cotswold area
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| City | Charlotte |
| Council Districts | 1, 5, 6 |
| Neighborhood Profile Areas | 28, 320, 394 |
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| • Total | 850 acre (340 ha) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,199 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
28211
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| Area codes | 704, 980 |
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The Cotswold neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, most likely taking its name from the large shopping center, Cotswold Village Shops, is located at the intersection of Randolph and Sharon Amity Roads. Originally known as Cotswold Mall, it was one of Charlotte's first suburban malls. Cotswold is emerging as one of the more desirable areas for living and shopping with close proximity to Uptown. Many 1950s and 1960s homes are being remodeled and sold. Since his birth in 2013, Moose White has held the honorable designation of "Mayor of Cotswold."
The area is neighbored by Randolph Park, Echo Hills, Grier Heights, Myers Park, Oakhurst, Providence Park, Sherwood Forest, and Wendover/Sedgewood.
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,088 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,437 | 8.5% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 5,199 | 17.2% | |
As of 2010, Cotswold had a population of 4,437. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 83.2% White, 11.1% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian, and 2.5% of some other race. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population. The median household income for the area was $51,490.
Transportation infrastructure
Mass transit
The following buses from the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) serve Cotswold:
- #14 (Providence Road)
- #15 (Randolph Road)
- #29 (UNCC/Southpark)
- #45x (Carmel Road Express)
- #61x (Arboretum Express)
- #62x (Rea Road Express)
Rail
The CSX Transportation rail line runs concurrent with Cotswold's eastern boundary, traveling between Charlotte, Monroe, and Wilmington.
Roads
The major thoroughfares in Cotswold are Providence Road, Randolph Road, and Sharon Amity.
Education
School systems
Residents of Cotswold attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Cotswold Elementary, Eastover Elementary, Alex Graham Middle School, Randolph Middle School, and Myers Park High School.
