The North Carolina State Data Center shares facts about the estimated 5.7 million women who call North Carolina home
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Understand more about the role of international migration in North Carolina's population growth
Population growth in North Carolina is growing increasingly dependent on migration. Trends in international migration will be a factor in continued growth.
Trends in housing costs for homeowners and renters differed in early 2020s according to the latest data from the American Community Survey
The 5-year American Community Survey data provides insight into improvements in social, economic, housing, and demographic dynamics in North Carolina.
North Carolina is among the fastest-growing states in the nation. Will this growth translate into an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives by 2030?
Latest Census Bureau estimates show North Carolina drawing more people from other states than any other state in the nation
Learn more about important changes for 2026, including the new online Municipal Boundaries Tool.
Growth in North Carolina isn't confined to cities and towns. Rural areas are also growing and more than 40% of residents live in unincorporated areas
Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues
Brunswick County was the fastest growing county in North Carolina, with a remarkable 24% increase in population between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2024.
Projections point to slow growth in the high school student population in coming years. What does that mean for colleges and universities in North Carolina?
North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases in the nation
Many North Carolina municipalities among top 100 cities for population growth since 2020. See how your municipality ranked.
Latest Census Bureau population estimates show population growth is widespread in North Carolina