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48 minutes ago, Nick2 said:

I might be a nerd but is anyone else excited for the 2020 census info to come out?

I am very excited. I am also morbidly curious if the pandemic will have an impact on the accuracy and ability to report data consistently. On the one hand, many are now at home, but on the other hand, everyone is quite a bit distracted.

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On 4/30/2020 at 11:34 PM, DH17 said:

I am very excited. I am also morbidly curious if the pandemic will have an impact on the accuracy and ability to report data consistently. On the one hand, many are now at home, but on the other hand, everyone is quite a bit distracted.

I heard the results will be delayed as I am sure they are not sending anyone out right now to check door to door. 

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2019 Population Estimates Release...

Census Bureau to Embargo New Local Population and Housing Unit Estimates
MEDIA ADVISORY:  CB20-74
MAY 12, 2020 — The Census Bureau will offer a two-day media embargo period for subscribers to view the 2019 population estimates for local governmental units, including incorporated places, minor civil divisions and consolidated cities. Housing unit estimates will also be released for the nation, states and counties.
When: Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. EDT, to Thursday, May 21, at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
Where: Census Bureau’s embargo site.


Embargoed information may not be published, broadcast, posted online, distributed via wire and distribution services, or shared with nonembargo members until the public release date and time. The public release will be at 12:01 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 21.
 

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I have been saying this virus will accelerate some trends out of major NE cities like NYC.

https://www.charlotteagenda.com/218931/could-coronavirus-actually-speed-up-charlottes-growth/

and from the NY Times in their analysis of where people are having their mail forwarded to their new address (and notice Charlotte is one of the top 50 locations but by no means the biggest) and this is just this  year.  

 

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2 hours ago, KJHburg said:

I have been saying this virus will accelerate some trends out of major NE cities like NYC.

https://www.charlotteagenda.com/218931/could-coronavirus-actually-speed-up-charlottes-growth/

and from the NY Times in their analysis of where people are having their mail forwarded to their new address (and notice Charlotte is one of the top 50 locations but by no means the biggest) and this is just this  year.  

 

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hey look! I'm represented! neat. Now if only they would concentrate on actually getting me my mail, vs giving data about me changing my address

 

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6 hours ago, Temeteron said:

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020/south-west-fastest-growing.html
 

New stats are out! Charlotte is now the 15th biggest city in the US!  We might surpass Columbus within the next year or so.    Indianapolis and San Francisco are out of the top 15.   Atlanta has finally crossed the 500,000 mark.  Most likely Fort Worth will surpass Jacksonville by next year.   

Table 5. The 15 Most Populous Cities on April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2019

April 1, 2010 July 1, 2019
Rank Area Name State Name Total Population Rank Area Name State Name Total Population
1 New York city New York 8,175,031 1 New York city New York 8,336,817
2 Los Angeles city California 3,793,139 2 Los Angeles city California 3,979,576
3 Chicago city Illinois 2,695,652 3 Chicago city Illinois 2,693,976
4 Houston city Texas 2,095,517 4 Houston city Texas 2,320,268
5 Philadelphia city Pennsylvania 1,526,012 5 Phoenix city Arizona 1,680,992
6 Phoenix city Arizona 1,446,691 6 Philadelphia city Pennsylvania 1,584,064
7 San Antonio city Texas  1,326,161 7 San Antonio city Texas 1,547,253
8 San Diego city California 1,301,929 8 San Diego city California 1,423,851
9 Dallas city Texas  1,197,658 9 Dallas city Texas 1,343,573
10 San Jose city California  952,528 10 San Jose city California 1,021,795
11 Jacksonville city Florida  821,750 11 Austin city Texas 978,908
12 Indianapolis city (balance) Indiana  820,457 12 Jacksonville city Florida 911,507
13 San Francisco city California  805,184 13 Fort Worth city Texas 909,585
14 Austin city Texas  801,829 14 Columbus city Ohio 898,553
15 Columbus city Ohio 789,018 15 Charlotte city North Carolina 885,708

Most Populous Cities Since 2010

Nine years after the 2010 Census, New York continued to be the nation's most populous city by a wide margin, with 8.3 million residents on July 1, 2019, followed by Los Angeles (almost 4 million) and Chicago (about 2.7 million). The composition of the list of the 15 most populous cities has remained largely unchanged;  nevertheless, two new cities (Fort Worth, in 13th place, and Charlotte, N.C., in 15th place) joined as of July 1, 2019, and Indianapolis, Ind., and San Francisco, Calif., both fell out of the top 15 and the list's order has changed slightly. 

Regional Average Growth and Decline Since 2010

Overall, large cities in the South with populations of 50,000 or more continue to grow at a faster pace than in any other U.S region.  Since the 2010 Census, the populations of large southern cities increased by an average of 11.8%. In contrast, large cities in the West grew by 9.1%, whereas large cities in the Northeast and Midwest grew by 1.5% and 3.1%, respectively.

Population Gain: July 1, 2018, to July 1, 2019

Between 2018 and 2019, Leander, Texas, was the fastest-growing large city, increasing by 12%, making its growth rate 24 times faster than the nation’s growth rate of 0.5%.   See infographic: fastest-growing large cities 2018-2019.   Over the same period, the South had seven big cities among the top 15 with the largest numeric population change.  This is consistent with the period from 2010 to 2019.  Likewise, Phoenix, Ariz., once again tops this list for both periods to mark the largest numeric gain: an average increase of 72 people per day between July 1, 2018, and July 1, 2019.  Rounding out the top five with the largest population increases were San Antonio, Texas (17,237); Austin, Texas (16,439); Fort Worth, Texas (16,369); and Charlotte, N.C. (13,194).

Additionally, nine areas surpassed 50,000 in population in 2019:  four areas in the West, three areas in the South, and two areas in the Midwest.  These were Queen Creek, Ariz. (50,890); Beaumont, Calif. (51,063); Twin Falls, Idaho (50,197); Mishawaka, Ind. (50,363); West Lafayette, Ind. (50,996);  Kannapolis, N.C. (50,841); Little Elm, Texas (53,126); Texas City, Texas (50,094); and Herriman, Utah (51,348).

Housing Unit Growth Remained Steady in Nearly All States

The nation’s housing stock grew by about 1.2 million housing units between 2018 and 2019, reaching a total of 139.7 million.  The annual growth rate of 0.8% from 2018 to 2019 remained the same as the prior year.   Five states gained more than 50,000 housing units between 2018 and 2019: Texas (185,000), Florida (128,000), California (91,000), North Carolina (64,000), and Georgia (53,000).

Fourteen states added more than 150,000 housing units between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2019.  The top six with the largest numeric increases were Texas (1.3 million), California (686,000), Florida (684,000), North Carolina (420,000), Washington (309,000) and New York (296,000).

Link:  https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020/south-west-fastest-growing.html

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You want to know why housing is so expensive in California look at the paragraph quoted above.  CA built only 91,000 houses less than Florida a state with almost half the population.  Also you can see why national builders all want to be in NC like the newly entered California based TriPointe homes.  Per capita NC builds a lot of homes just like the Sunshine State. 

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Today's CBJ - "Charlotte jumps San Francisco to become nation's 15th-largest city" by Jenna Martin  -  Excerpts:   

Charlotte

"Charlotte's population growth between 2018 and 2019 has propelled it a spot higher on the list of the nation's largest cities, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates released on Thursday."  The Queen City added about 13,200 residents from July 1, 2018, and the same date in 2019 — an increase of 1.5% from the previous year. It surpassed San Francisco to become the 15th-largest city in the U.S. as of July 1, 2019, the census data shows."  ... " Charlotte, with an average of 36 new people arriving each day during the 12-month span, trailed four other cities for the largest population gains within that period. Phoenix added 26,317 residents, followed by three Texas cities — San Antonio, 17,237; Austin, 16,439; and Fort Worth, 16,369."  ...  "From 2010-19, Charlotte has grown by 150,101 residents. Its population base as of July 1, 2019, was 885,708 — up 20.4% since 2010."

Raleigh

The city of Raleigh, with an estimated population of just over 474,000 in 2019, landed at No. 41 on the list of largest U.S. cities. It added 4,755 people between 2018-19 and 70,177 since the 2010 Census.

Greensboro

North Carolina's third-largest city, Greensboro, had an estimated 296,710 residents in 2019 — 2,192 more than in 2018 and 27,044 more since April 2010. It ranked as the 67th-largest city in the U.S.

Link:   https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2020/05/21/charlotte-becomes-nations-15th-largest-city.html

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^ I am all for the good publicity and am "proud" of this city, but don't you think that this article (particularly the title) is misleading to those who really don't pay attention to things too closely?  It makes it sound like Charlotte is bigger than San Francisco.  With 4.5 million people in the San Fran MSA and over 9 million in the larger CSA, the San Francisco area dwarfs Charlotte.  Charlotte's CSA is nothing to sneeze at, but isn't close to the scale of that area...as someone who's never had the chance to go out there. 

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San Antonio has gotten good mileage out of the 7th Largest US city for years even though their metro is the same size as Charlotte. 

Duval aka JAX aka Jacksonville (first 2 names the locals like it call it) beats Charlotte in population and in total swamp wetlands and prime farmland.  Head over to west JAX and check out the prime farm land in the city limits!  Metro wise Raleigh Cary  is bigger. 

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1 hour ago, tarhoosier said:

In terms of Natural History rather than geography or anthropology, Larry Mellichamp, long time scientist and biologist and director of the UNCCharlotte Botanical Gardens, North Carolina has the widest range of plant life and plant habitats of any state other than California.

(I think I recall that correctly. He was speaking to a group I attended about natural history of the region)

It would not surprise me given the sheer range of natural habitats, topography, riparian and coastal waterways, and heat zones.  Even more spectacular given our total geographic area.  

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50 Biggest Combined Metros 2019, with single MSAs included.

NC - 3

TN - 2

VA - 1

SC - 1

GA - 1

(Nashville, TN CSA was bigger than Raleigh-Durham CSA in 2010.  Raleigh-Durham is growing faster;

Only California, Texas, and Florida have more in the Top 50.  Ohio is tied with North Carolina).

.New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA CSA

 NY-NJ-CT-PA

22,589,036

.Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA CSA

 CA

18,711,436

.Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI CSA

 IL-IN-WI

9,825,325

.Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA CSA

 DC-MD-VA-WV-PA

9,814,928

.San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA CSA

 CA

9,665,887

.Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT CSA

 MA-RI-NH-CT

8,287,710

.Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK CSA

 TX-OK

8,057,796

.Houston-The Woodlands, TX CSA

 TX

7,253,193

.Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD CSA

 PA-NJ-DE-MD

7,209,620

.Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, FL CSA

 FL

6,889,936

.Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL CSA

 GA-AL

6,853,392

.Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI CSA

 MI

5,341,994

.Phoenix-Mesa, AZ CSA

 AZ

5,002,221

.Seattle-Tacoma, WA CSA

 WA

4,903,675

.Orlando-Lakeland-Deltona, FL CSA

 FL

4,160,646

.Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area

 MN-WI

3,640,043

.Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH CSA

 OH

3,586,918

.San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area

 CA

3,338,330

.Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA CSA

 OR-WA

3,259,710

.Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area

 FL

3,194,831

.St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL CSA

 MO-IL

2,907,648

.Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC CSA

 NC-SC

2,797,636

.Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem, UT CSA

 UT

2,641,048

.Sacramento-Roseville, CA CSA

 CA

2,639,124

.Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV CSA

 PA-OH-WV

2,603,259

.San Antonio-New Braunfels-Pearsall, TX CSA

 TX

2,571,266

.Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH CSA

 OH

2,525,639

.Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS CSA

 MO-KS

2,501,151

.Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie, IN CSA

 IN

2,457,286

.Las Vegas-Henderson, NV CSA

 NV

2,313,238

.Cincinnati-Wilmington-Maysville, OH-KY-IN CSA

 OH-KY-IN

2,280,246

.Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Metro Area

 TX

2,227,083

.Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC CSA

 NC

2,079,687

.Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN CSA

 TN

2,062,547

.Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI CSA

 WI

2,047,966

.Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC CSA

 VA-NC

1,859,197

.Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point, NC CSA

 NC

1,689,151

.Jacksonville-St. Marys-Palatka, FL-GA CSA

 FL-GA

1,688,701

.Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Metro Area

 RI-MA

1,624,578

.New Orleans-Metairie-Hammond, LA-MS CSA

 LA-MS

1,507,017

.Louisville/Jefferson County--Elizabethtown, KY-IN CSA

 KY-IN

1,489,142

.Oklahoma City-Shawnee, OK CSA

 OK

1,481,542

.Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC CSA

 SC

1,475,235

.Hartford-East Hartford, CT CSA

 CT

1,470,083

.Grand Rapids-Kentwood-Muskegon, MI CSA

 MI

1,412,470

.Memphis-Forrest City, TN-MS-AR CSA

 TN-MS-AR

1,371,039

.Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL CSA

 AL

1,317,702

.Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA CSA

 CA

1,309,368

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26 minutes ago, kermit said:

 

You guys zeroed in on what I think is NC's biggest economic shortcoming. While we have a bunch of medium-sized cities, we don't have one place that is big enough to be globally recognized. Very few people have ever heard of NC or our cities in other parts of the world (the UK included). That means that if skilled workers or firms are looking to relocate we won't even make it to their choice set. Even if we do somehow get on their radar, our cities are not large enough to provide the range of employment options (for second, third and fourth contract-like jobs) that skilled workers look for when deciding to move. While our "low" cost of living (Charlotte is right at the national average) is appealing to people at the middle and low ends of the income spectrum, it is not particularly relevant to folks in the top half (e.g. the most skilled).

Phillydog has the solution to the problem. Spending the necessary cash to make the Piedmont Crescent a single urban system (one big CMSA) would fix our visibility problem and make us competitive for global workers and capital. It would not even be particularly expensive to run 15 trains per day (in each direction) between Charlotte and Raleigh. The state already owns the tracks, we already run trains and have stations on the route and Charlotte and Raleigh are working on improving public transit.  Imagine a fintech company in Charlotte needs to consult with a couple of electrical engineering profs in Raleigh a couple times a week (or make a sale to Credit Suisse) -- a two hour train ride to do it would certainly make that easy.

The biggest obstacle to this happening is landuse (our employment is very scattered) and the state's inveterate cheapness when it comes to modern infrastructure. RTP has already recognized that the dispersed employment model is dead and they are spending billions to redesign the Park.  A carbon tax on driving would pay for the rail improvements quickly (and, as Phillydog points out,  I-85 is nearly at the limit of its capacity  anyway) -- we just need leaders with vision to do it.  Doing nothing (e.g. maintaining the status quo) is just going to cause us to slide into global irrelevance.

I really agree with this post. Maybe I'm overly optimistic but I honestly think that economic gravity will be very tough to overcome (in our favor). For a place that was probably considered a "backwater" to the world a mere ~20 years ago, we have come a long way. I absolutely support more regional integration, but give us a couple of more decades of similar growth and our own natural economic gravity will snowball and attract even more investment and development. The rich will get richer, and luckily we are on a very positive trajectory vs. the North, where so much wealth currently resides.

I picture NC's potential as that of a modern day Ruhr region in Germany or Silicon Valley. Few outside geography nerds or businessmen know the all of the individual cities of the region, but both are economic power-houses known around the world. We don't need to aspire to be Atlanta or New York, instead we can be our own integrated region in the New South, with each part of the new state-wide triangle having its own locus that works together in concert:

  • Charlotte - HQs, Finance, Tech
  • Triad - Hi-tech, skilled manufacturing, Logistics
  • Triangle - Education, Research, Bio-medical, Tech

Sure, Charlotte is currently attracting more of the middle to low ends of the economic spectrum, but with enough critical mass we will attract the high-end as well. Very excited about what the coming decades will bring.

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11 minutes ago, DH17 said:

I picture NC's potential as that of a modern day Ruhr region in Germany or Silicon Valley.

The Ruhr is a great aspirational goal!

11 minutes ago, DH17 said:

 luckily we are on a very positive trajectory vs. the North

Unfortunately this isn't really true. NC has been getting poorer than the rest of the US (rather than richer) since 1997 (the more recent data does not suggest any trend change). I think the wealth decline is largely a product of the super-rich in NY and West coast getting much richer while we just tread water.

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