Charlotte area population statistics

[videtur quam contuor]

https://metricmaps.org/2018/11/16/distance-km-to-2-million-us-population-from-nfl-stadium/

 

This could be in the Panthers thread also. Smaller circle equals more dense population. 

Also compare to density for NFL cities with MLB for arguing points

[go_vertical]

That's not too shabby for little 'ol Charlotte. 

[Crucial_Infra]

21 hours ago, tarhoosier said:

https://metricmaps.org/2018/11/16/distance-km-to-2-million-us-population-from-nfl-stadium/

 

This could be in the Panthers thread also. Smaller circle equals more dense population. 

Also compare to density for NFL cities with MLB for arguing points

Very cool. Interesting how tight Denver’s radius is but then if you expand it another 500 miles the population number barely moves. 

Charlotte looks about where I’d expect it. The only smaller MSA with a tighter radius is Cleveland (and Cleveland’s CSA is larger than a Charlotte so that makes sense). 

Edited February 4, 2020 by Crucial_Infra

[videtur quam contuor]

That is not MSA. It is from American Community Survey from Census Bureau and is a strict radius of population ignoring MSA and CSA factors. Thus smaller radius is more dense. Coastal and lakeside cities tend to spread more and radius is deceiving for them compared to inland (Charlotte). Inland is compact, generally. 

[Crucial_Infra]

6 minutes ago, tarhoosier said:

That is not MSA. It is from American Community Survey from Census Bureau and is a strict radius of population ignoring MSA and CSA factors. Thus smaller radius is more dense. Coastal and lakeside cities tend to spread more and radius is deceiving for them compared to inland (Charlotte). Inland is compact, generally. 

No I understand that it’s not MSA. Just pointing out that for whatever reason, the MSA’s smaller than Charlotte were also less dense/ had bigger radius. 

Edited February 3, 2020 by Crucial_Infra

[KJHburg]

This NFL maps explains why Jacksonville struggles so much with attendance. 

[jednc]

I'm a little surprised at Atlanta's density to be honest. I know their MSA and CSA are almost all of North Georgia, so I assumed that there wasn't much density at the core.

[thenewkage95]

I found it interesting that there are two distinct groups in this graph. Besides the fact that Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta are much larger in population than the others, they are also growing at a similar and much steeper rate than the others. Tampa, Denver, Charlotte, Austin, and Nashville are all growing at nearly the same rate, but not nearly as quickly as the giants above have historically. I also found it interesting that Charlotte in 2018 was the same size as Tampa in 2004, Denver in 2011, Atlanta in 1984, Houston in 1975, and Dallas in 1974.

[KJHburg]

well this is interesting Hawai'i is losing population to other states and in the top 5 is drum roll please North Carolina.  No wonder L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened up in Concord.   NC has many more job opportunities and the cost of living is a fraction of that of the Aloha State. 

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2020/02/18/hawaii-one-of-the-top-10-population-losers.html

other top states that losing the most people are NY to NC, NJ to NC, West Va to NC

https://www.zippia.com/advice/states-americans-dont-want-live-anymore-2020/

 

 

Edited February 19, 2020 by KJHburg

[kermit]

20 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

... and the cost of living is a fraction of that of the Aloha State.

I suspect this may be a case of "you get what you pay for"...

Edited February 19, 2020 by kermit

[turbocraig]

51 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

well this is interesting Hawai'i is losing population to other states and in the top 5 is drum roll please North Carolina.  No wonder L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened up in Concord.   NC has many more job opportunities and the cost of living is a fraction of that of the Aloha State. 

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2020/02/18/hawaii-one-of-the-top-10-population-losers.html

other top states that losing the most people are NY to NC, NJ to NC, West Va to NC

https://www.zippia.com/advice/states-americans-dont-want-live-anymore-2020/

 

 

Interesting.  Clients of mine have a house on Lake James and their neighbors are moving there from Hawaii full time.  We all thought that was so bizarre but maybe not.... hmmph. 

[KJHburg]

I love Hawaii but would never live there full time unless I was a billionaire.  I know some Hawaiians in this area too.

Hey Kermit they still haven't open the HART train yet but is under construction. Lots of cost overruns.

[Bruco72]

22 hours ago, KJHburg said:

I love Hawaii but would never live there full time unless I was a billionaire.  I know some Hawaiians in this area too.

Hey Kermit they still haven't open the HART train yet but is under construction. Lots of cost overruns.

I know 2 people who have lived in Hawaii. They enjoyed their time there but were happy to come back the continental 48. It’s an isolated place to live, it’s very expensive, there are issues with natives and non-natives (especially important if you want to try and send your kids to public schools),  and it certainly has issues with crime, drugs, and homelessness in many areas.

 

[KJHburg]

Both Charlotte and Raleigh are on the top 10 list for fastest growing cities since 2013 

https://www.carinsurancecompanies.com/fastest-growing-cities/

[urbanlover568]

23 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Both Charlotte and Raleigh are on the top 10 list for fastest growing cities since 2013 

https://www.carinsurancecompanies.com/fastest-growing-cities/

This is the scariest graphic I've seen.  Would rather see growth accelerate and not become Detroit. 

 

 

Two North Carolina Cities on there is amazing! NC is a powerhouse for sure! 

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#10 – Raleigh, NC

• Percent change in population: 8.9%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 38,196
• Growth in the college-educated population: 22.4%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 65 to 74
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic White

#9 – Mesa, AZ

• Percent change in population: 9.5%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 43,978
• Growth in the college-educated population: N/A
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 55 to 59
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: N/A

#8 – Atlanta, GA

• Percent change in population: 9.8%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 44,253
• Growth in the college-educated population: 25.0%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 55 to 59
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic White

#7 – Charlotte, NC

• Percent change in population: 10.1%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 80,315
• Growth in the college-educated population: 23.3%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 65 to 74
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic Asian

#6 – Austin, TX

• Percent change in population: 10.1%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 88,791
• Growth in the college-educated population: 33.8%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 65 to 74
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic Asian

#5 – Denver, CO

• Percent change in population: 10.3%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 66,979
• Growth in the college-educated population: 32.1%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 65 to 74
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

#4 – Tampa, FL

• Percent change in population: 11.5%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 40,464
• Growth in the college-educated population: 23.0%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 25 to 34
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

#3 – Miami, FL

• Percent change in population: 12.2%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 51,085
• Growth in the college-educated population: 50.5%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 65 to 74
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic White

#2 – Fort Worth, TX

• Percent change in population: 12.4%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 98,833
• Growth in the college-educated population: 22.6%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 60 to 64
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic Asian

#1 – Seattle, WA

• Percent change in population: 13.9%
• Total population growth (2013 to 2018): 90,731
• Growth in the college-educated population: 25.8%
• Fastest-growing age group: Ages 65 to 74
• Fastest-growing race/ethnicity: Non-Hispanic Asian

https://www.carinsurancecompanies.com/fastest-growing-cities/

[Hushpuppy321]

2020 World Population Review estimates show pesky San Francisco holding onto 14th place.  Hopefully once the more accurate 2020 Census numbers are released (will probably be delayed due to CoronaVirus) San Francisco will actually be in 15th place just behind Charlotte.

[CLT2014]

Census provided updated population estimates for Metropolitan Statistical Areas yesterday.

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area numbered 2,636,883 denizens as of July 1, 2019, the new population figures show. Its annual numeric increase of 43,933 from July 1, 2018, which equates to an average of about 120 new people each day, was seventh-highest of the nation’s 384 metro areas. Percentage-wise, the metro’s population growth ranked 38th.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/03/26/charlotte-metros-population-keeps-climbing-new.html

[Temeteron]

2 hours ago, CLT2014 said:

Census provided updated population estimates for Metropolitan Statistical Areas yesterday.

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area numbered 2,636,883 denizens as of July 1, 2019, the new population figures show. Its annual numeric increase of 43,933 from July 1, 2018, which equates to an average of about 120 new people each day, was seventh-highest of the nation’s 384 metro areas. Percentage-wise, the metro’s population growth ranked 38th.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/03/26/charlotte-metros-population-keeps-climbing-new.html

It’ll be interesting to see how this pandemic affects the numbers for next year’s release.  Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Austin are just killin it!  Charleston seems to be accelerating fast as well relatively speaking.  It surpassed Columbia’s city population and looks like it will surpass in metro numbers soon also.  Overall I am very happy with Charlotte’s growth.  

[QCxpat]

7 hours ago, CLT2014 said:

Census provided updated population estimates for Metropolitan Statistical Areas yesterday.

The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area numbered 2,636,883 denizens as of July 1, 2019, the new population figures show. Its annual numeric increase of 43,933 from July 1, 2018, which equates to an average of about 120 new people each day, was seventh-highest of the nation’s 384 metro areas. Percentage-wise, the metro’s population growth ranked 38th.

https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/03/26/charlotte-metros-population-keeps-climbing-new.html

Wake County passes Mecklenburg County to become N.C.'s Most Populous County

According to pop. estimates just released by the U.S. Census Bureau,  as of July 1, 2019, Wake County has surpassed Mecklenburg County to become North Carolina's most populous county.

Wake County was estimated to have 1,111,761 residents,  while Mecklenburg County was estimated to have 1,110,356 residents - a difference of 1,405 residents in favor of Wake County.

Mecklenburg County held the lead for 119 years, beginning with the 1900 census when Mecklenburg County had 55,268 residents and Wake County had slightly fewer residents 54,626.

Here are the pop. ests. as of 07/01/2019 for large urban N.C. counties:

Guilford County (Greensboro) -  537,174

Forsyth County (Winston-Salem) - 382,295

Cumberland County (Fayetteville) - 335,509

Durham County (Durham) - 321,488

Buncombe County (Asheville) - 261,191

New Hanover County (Wilmington) - 234,473

Link:  https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2010s-counties-total.html

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Comparison of Regional Peer MSA's as of 7/01/2019 - Charlotte's MSA 22nd Largest

Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX - 2,227,083 - 29th largest MSA

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC - 2,636,883  -  22nd largest MSA

Jacksonville, FL - 1,559,514 - 40th largest MSA

Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN - 1,934,317 - 36th largest MSA

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL - 2,608,147 - 23rd largest MSA

Raleigh-Cary, NC - 1,390,785 - 42nd largest MSA 

• N.B.: Charlotte's MSA is est. to have 1,246,098 more residents than Raleigh's MSA.

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX - 2,550,960 - 24th largest MSA

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL - 3,194,831 - 18th largest MSA

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, Va-NC - 1,768,902 - 37th largest MSA

Note:  There are 53 MSAs with 1M+ pop. in the USA.  Fresno, CA, ranked #54, just missed the 1M mark as of 07/01/2019.

Link:  https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2010s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html

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Charlotte's Combined Statistical Area (CSA) almost 2.8M - Ranked 21st Largest

According to just released pop. ests. from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Charlotte-Concord CSA has an est. pop. as of 07/01/2019 of 2,797,636 making Charlotte the 21st largest CSA.

By way of comparison, the Raleigh-Durham-Cary CSA has an est. pop. as of 07/01/2019 of 2,079,687.  The Raleigh CSA is the 31st largest CSA.

LInk: https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2010s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html  (see CSA table - 3rd down)

Edited March 26, 2020 by QCxpat

[CLT2014]

Two metro areas stand in the way of Charlotte becoming a Top 20 MSA in population, and both are stagnant / shrinking. We likely won't catch Denver for #19.

#20: St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area: Population 2,803,228 , YoY decline of -730

#21: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area: Population 2,800,053, YoY decline of -690

Assuming Charlotte puts up around ~40,000 people in MSA population growth on average and St. Louis and Baltimore stay stagnant/ decline, we should surpass those metro areas and move into the #20 position in 4 to 5 years around 2024 - 2025. 

Edited March 26, 2020 by CLT2014

[Hushpuppy321]

22 hours ago, CLT2014 said:

Two metro areas stand in the way of Charlotte becoming a Top 20 MSA in population, and both are stagnant / shrinking. We likely won't catch Denver for #19.

#20: St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area: Population 2,803,228 , YoY decline of -730

#21: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area: Population 2,800,053, YoY decline of -690

Assuming Charlotte puts up around ~40,000 people in MSA population growth on average and St. Louis and Baltimore stay stagnant/ decline, we should surpass those metro areas and move into the #20 position in 4 to 5 years around 2024 - 2025. 

That would be great if growth continues here.  It’d also be around the same time Charlotte could outpace Jacksonville, FL in City population (by 2025/2026 timeframe)

[kermit]

 

[Hushpuppy321]

Anyone feel like all this Coronavirus Stuff is going to cause a major slowdown in population growth of Charlotte and this Region in general in the next few years as people rethink living in Cities?

[Temeteron]

6 minutes ago, Hushpuppy321 said:

Anyone feel like all this Coronavirus Stuff is going to cause a major slowdown in population growth of Charlotte and this Region in general in the next few years as people rethink living in Cities?

I still run into conversations atTarget about people who have moved here recently during the pandemic: Detroit, New Jersey, Rochester etc.  it’s insane 

[KJHburg]

3 hours ago, Hushpuppy321 said:

Anyone feel like all this Coronavirus Stuff is going to cause a major slowdown in population growth of Charlotte and this Region in general in the next few years as people rethink living in Cities?

No not really I  think even more are coming out of densely populated northeastern cities such as NYC and Boston.  They may end up in the inner suburbs, outer suburbs or even in the exurbs but they will still come.  I think even small towns within 50 miles of major cities will grow as telecommuting grows in use.