The 2010 Census Results showed North Carolina grew at a healthy pace over the past decade. Why is this important? North Carolina continues to be a hot-spot for relocation. The quality of life, the great weather, the friendly people, the housing affordability, and the accessibility to both the mountains and the coast in one state make it a one-of-a-kind destination!!
The Top 3 Counties in North Carolina from the year 2000 to the year 2010:
- Mecklenburg County grew 224,174 new residents to a total of 919,628 residents = a 32.2% increase
- Wake County grew 273,147 new residents to a total of 900,993 residents = a 43.5% increase
- Guilford County grew 67,358 new residents to a total of 488,406 residents = a 16% increase
The Top 5 Cities in North Carolina from the year 2000 to the year 2010:
- Charlotte grew 190,596 new residents to a total of 731,424 residents = a 35.2% increase
- Raleigh grew 127,799 new residents to a total of 403,892 residents = a 46.3% increase
- Greensboro grew 45,775 new residents to a total of 269,666 residents = a 20.4% increase
- Winston-Salem grew 43,841 new residents to a total of 229,617 residents = a 23.6% increase
- Durham grew 41,295 new residents to a total of 228,330 residents = a 22.1% increaseSurvey Says….NC Ranks High in the 2010 Census Results
The past decade saw Charlotte boom with the banking sector; Raleigh with the technology sector; and the Triad Region re-inventing itself with aviation, logistics, and new lines of manufacturing. This decade looks bright for North Carolina as these numbers show that people across the country want to move here AND are moving here! What are you waiting for? Come join us in 2011!
By Tony Jarrett
