Demographics
Find the story in the numbers. See below to explore facts about Demographics in the Charlotte region. See how the region's counties compare to one another and how the metro area compares to peers around the country.
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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) -
Charlotte Regional Indicators: New look, new function
Our Regional Indicators website now has a new home on the institute’s main website. You’ll find all the data that was on the previous site, but with improved functionality and a new look. -
Big urban gains, rural losses in the Carolinas
Since 2010, the home counties of Charlotte and Raleigh have accounted for nearly half of all population growth in North Carolina. Just 10 N.C. counties tallied nearly 80 percent of the state's increased population. (Image: John Chesser, Tableau maps)