Demographics
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Can a community land trust stop gentrification in west Charlotte? This group thinks so.
With a full-time executive director and a $200,000 grant, a three-year-old west Charlotte nonprofit is accelerating its efforts to stave off displacement with a housing strategy that’s unprecedented in this fast-developing city. -
Immigrants play a big role in Charlotte’s growth, new study shows
Almost one in six Mecklenburg residents were born outside the U.S., and immigrants make an outsized contribution to the local economy and many key industries. That’s according to a new study that highlights the substantial role immigrants are playing in Charlotte’s booming growth. Immigrants make up big chunks of the local STEM, construction and manufacturing labor forces,. And they’re far from a monolithic group, hailing from countries around the world. -
Growing Indian population brings new businesses to University City
People born in India are the second most populous group of foreign-born nationals in Mecklenburg County, with University City a popular destination for these newcomers. -
Gaston agencies, foundation work with institute to create new online resource
Interactive data dashboards track Gaston County trends in demographics, economy, education, health and quality of life. (Graph: ui.uncc.edu)