Blog Entry List

Most Counties Share in NC’s Continued Growth

North Carolina continues its robust population growth as shown in our latest population estimates for July 1, 2023.

Population Change in Western North Carolina Post Hurricane Helene

I have received many questions about the implications for population and population change for counties and municipalities that have been heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Updated Insight - The Population in Hurricane Helene’s Path

In a previous post, I summarized the populat

Insight Into the Population in Hurricane Helene’s Path

I was set to prepare a series of blog posts regarding trends we see in our recently published county and municipal population estimates.

Growing Population Brings Challenges to Farmland

Agriculture is an important part of North Carolina's economy and culture. Strong population growth has the potential to impact farmland, but loss of farmland is not a foregone conclusion.

How is North Carolina Population Change Occurring?

U.S. Census Bureau’s latest population estimates offers the first glimpse at post-pandemic trends. Will these trends continue in North Carolina?

An Aging Population Means Challenging Biases

North Carolina's population is becoming older. One challenge for older adults is ageism. Understand what it is and why it's important to overcome this bias.

When North Carolinians Move Across County Lines

Suburban, exurban, and recreation/retirement counties show strong population gains from other North Carolina counties

NC Challenges of Census 2020 Numbers Get Mixed Results

Seven counties and 14 municipalities received corrections to their official 2020 Census count after the Census Bureau's review.

Language Characteristics of North Carolina’s Population

In North Carolina, 8.7 million people age 5 and older speak only English at home (88% of the 5 and older population). But other languages can be found spoken in North Carolina as well.

NC's foreign-born population increased eightfold since 1990

Most of North Carolina’s immigrant population arrived over a decade ago from all parts of the world, work in a variety of industries, and live in urban and rural areas of the state.

NC to Become 7th Most Populated State in Early 2030s

North Carolina is projected to reach 11.7 million people by 2030. It's not just the population total that will change.

North Carolina’s Strong Population Growth Continues

The US Census Bureau's latest population estimates show North Carolina continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

Who Migrates to North Carolina?

A look at income and age among people moving to our state and those moving out. Using IRS migration data, we dive into patterns among state-to-state movers.

Where do NC Newcomers Hail From?

North Carolina's population growth in the last few decades has become largely driven by migration into the state. Reliable state-to-state migration data can be challenging to find. Using IRS migration data we can see some patterns in where people are moving to and from.