Charlotte area population statistics

[WCUP]

4 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Probably a big chunk of them 

Ah.  Thanks for digging in. 

[Hushpuppy321]

Wholly cow - so is this the Census Bureau final estimate/count for Charlotte?  Not sure bc you can’t believe everything you find on a google search, lol.

[kermit]

^ nah. The Census released its 2019 annual estimates earlier this year, I believe the nimber above is projected 2021 population from that estimate. The Census enumeration should be released in a few weeks. Generally enumeration figures have been lower than the estimates this year but YMMV. Also keep in mind that the enumeration figures measure the pop on April 2020, not 2021. 
 

This image is from the Census.gov site this morning for Charlotte population.

 

Edited July 16, 2021 by kermit

[Richhamleigh, DC]

On 7/14/2021 at 11:45 PM, Hushpuppy321 said:

Wholly cow - so is this the Census Bureau final estimate/count for Charlotte?  Not sure bc you can’t believe everything you find on a google search, lol.

"The cities couldn't be more different in density"?  Seriously?  3000 vs. 3500?  

Also, look at the MSA's -- those densities couldn't be more different.  The Atlanta, GA MSA density is 708; the Charlotte MSA is 889.  I guess, according to the person who replied would have to say that Charlotte's MSA density is much higher and the MSA's couldn't be more different, i.e. the Atlanta, GA MSA is sprawl central.  (PS  the CSA is even more dismal for Atlanta, GA).  Just saying...

[KJHburg]

NC is #3 in the nation in attracting Gen X with their highest incomes only after FL and TX.   SC comes in at # 5

15 States Drawing High-Earning Gen Xers | Realtor Magazine

[QCxpat]

According to "Demographia World Urban Areas" ("DWUA"), 17th edition (2021), there are 985 "built-up urban areas" in the world with populations of 500,000 or more.   

DWUA methodology.  "Built-up urban areas are not metropolitan areas."  Instead, "a 'built-up urban area' ... is a continuously built up land mass of urban development that is within a labor market (metropolitan area or metropolitan region)."  DWUA also states that, "An urban area is best thought of as the 'urban footprint' - the lighted area (“city lights”) that can be observed from an airplane (or satellite) on a clear night."  (See Definitional Issues of the link below at pp. 2-9)

The UN estimates 2007 was the year when, for the first time, more people in the world lived in urban than in rural areas.  According to DWUA, "There are 36 megacities in the world (urban areas over 10 million population)."  "A total of 90 urban areas have 5,000,000 or more population."  By far, China has the largest number of "built-up urban areas" with 214.  The EU has 89 "built-up urban areas."  And, the United States has 76 "built-up urban areas" with 500,000 pop. or more.   (See Schedule 1 of the link below at p. 19)

 

Using DWUA's methodology, Charlotte ranked #249 of the 985 built-up world urban areas with a pop. est. of 2,111,000.  Raleigh ranked #357 with a pop. est. of 1,522,000.  (See Schedule 5 of the link below at pp. 98-99)

Link:  http://demographia.com/db-worldua.pdf

Photograph:  Cover, 17th Annual Demographia World Urban Areas:

Buenos Aires: Retiro Railway Station with the Rio de la Plata in the background

Edited August 3, 2021 by QCxpat

[QCxpat]

Mark your calendar.  On Monday, August 16th, the U.S. Census Bureau will release in-depth demographic statistics from the 2020 census.  

The August data release will provide the first look at the demographic characteristics of the nation by state, county and city. 

Link:  https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/07/upcoming-release-of-2020-census-redistricting-data-paint-clearer-portrait-of-america.html

[Temeteron]

20 minutes ago, QCxpat said:

Mark your calendar.  On Monday, August 16th, the U.S. Census Bureau will release in-depth demographic statistics from the 2020 census.  

The August data release will provide the first look at the demographic characteristics of the nation by state, county and city. 

Link:  https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/07/upcoming-release-of-2020-census-redistricting-data-paint-clearer-portrait-of-america.html

Can’t wait! 

[DH17]

On 8/5/2021 at 7:32 PM, QCxpat said:

As a former Michigander, I'm mostly just upset that Wisconsin annexed the UP!

[Bruco72]

23 hours ago, DH17 said:

As a former Michigander, I'm mostly just upset that Wisconsin annexed the UP!

Having grown up in northern wisconsin and knowing a good number of yoopers, most seem to think of themselves more as Wisconsinites anyway! 

[DH17]

30 minutes ago, Bruco72 said:

Having grown up in northern wisconsin and knowing a good number of yoopers, most seem to think of themselves more as Wisconsinites anyway! 

I would disagree, but I come from a family of yooper Packers fans!

In all seriousness, I'm interested to see how different the actual "official" 2020 numbers are vs. the 2020 census estimate.  Hopefully we stay above 900K!

[KJHburg]

5 Fastest growing counties in NC  

More NC-specific news! Fastest-growing counties (surprise #1): Johnston: 27.9% Brunswick: 27.2% Cabarrus: 26.8% Wake: 25.4% Durham: 21.4%

(metro areas for the 5   Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham

[Temeteron]

19 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

5 Fastest growing counties in NC  

More NC-specific news! Fastest-growing counties (surprise #1): Johnston: 27.9% Brunswick: 27.2% Cabarrus: 26.8% Wake: 25.4% Durham: 21.4%

(metro areas for the 5   Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham

I’m surprised Atlanta is not on the 100k+ group. Strange 

[KJHburg]

2 minutes ago, Temeteron said:

I’m surprised Atlanta is not on the 100k+ group. Strange 

I dont think the city of Atlanta has grown by 100K it has grown but not that much.  Of course the metro area has grown many times that and this was just city populations. 

[Temeteron]

1 minute ago, KJHburg said:

I dont think the city of Atlanta has grown by 100K it has grown but not that much.  Of course the metro area has grown many times that and this was just city populations. 

I’m sorry, I Totally misunderstood.  

[kermit]

While Charlotte and Raleigh exploded, check out how many NC counties lost population over the decade. This is a massive hollowing out.

Compare our rate of rural decline to the Pacific Northwest.

 

Edited August 12, 2021 by kermit

[KJHburg]

^ actually 51 NC counties lost population in the last decade.

here is a recap article from NC Demography

First look at 2020 Census for North Carolina | Carolina Demography (ncdemography.org)

 

[rancenc]

19 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

^ actually 51 NC counties lost population in the last decade.

here is a recap article from NC Demography

First look at 2020 Census for North Carolina | Carolina Demography (ncdemography.org)

 

Cabarrus is actually the fastest growing county in the Charlotte metro area in NC at least.  Union County has always taking that trophy going back at least into the 1990s!

 

[kermit]

3 minutes ago, rancenc said:

Cabarrus is actually the fastest growing county in the Charlotte metro area in NC at least.  Union County has always taking that trophy going back at least into the 1990s!

 

I thought Meck outgrew Union 2000-2010? It certainly did for a large portion of that period if not the full decade.

[CltFlyer]

39 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

^ actually 51 NC counties lost population in the last decade.

here is a recap article from NC Demography

First look at 2020 Census for North Carolina | Carolina Demography (ncdemography.org)

 

I can speak as someone who moved from a rural NC county (Davie County) to a city within the past decade.  After graduating from college, the opportunities just aren't there for those looking for good, college educated, jobs.  Davie is more fortunate than most ( in the 0-4.99%) percent range, but I feel this is in part due to an influx of people looking at working in the Winston area and the Bermuda Run/Advance/Hillsdale area being a cheaper cost of living alternative.  

Of the top 50 in my high school class.  I would say no more than 3-5 came back to Davie County for work.

Having said that, the Davie County has done a good job of bringing in modern manufacturing jobs (Ashley Furniture, Gildan Clothing, etc...) that has greatly helped the local economy.  Being directly off of I-40 is a great benefit.  

Ultimately though, the departure of the educated college graduates combined with an aging population that isn't being replaced isn't a good combination for population growth.  

Edited August 12, 2021 by CltFlyer

[tozmervo]

25 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

^ actually 51 NC counties lost population in the last decade.

here is a recap article from NC Demography

First look at 2020 Census for North Carolina | Carolina Demography (ncdemography.org)

 

I was inspired to learn more about Tyrrell county, and the first line on the county website describes them as "...nature's buffer zone...", which I think might go a long way toward describing how they've lost 25% of their population in a decade.

[rancenc]

2 minutes ago, kermit said:

I thought Meck outgrew Union 2000-2010? It certainly did for a large portion of that period if not the full decade.

You might be correct on that aspect.  I know Union had been on growth trajectory for many years.  It still maintains a high desirability for relocation to the Charlotte metro area albeit at a slower rate.  At one time, York County in SC was that state's big population gainer.  I have not seen any recent figures for the Palmetto state though.

[KJHburg]

7 minutes ago, tozmervo said:

I was inspired to learn more about Tyrrell county, and the first line on the county website describes them as "...nature's buffer zone...", which I think might go a long way toward describing how they've lost 25% of their population in a decade.

As I have been to all 100 NC counties it is mostly swamps and forest land some agricultural.  The county seat is Columbia and is on the scuppernong river really pretty,  Much of the county land is National Wildlife refuge.   Friendly off the charts!  great stop on the way to OBX. 

Edited August 12, 2021 by KJHburg

[CltFlyer]

^^^^ to add to my post above.  

Many of the people who move aren't leaving the state however, they like NC, but stay in the Raleigh/Charlotte areas as opposed to moving back.  Which the map would seem to indicate.  

[KJHburg]

They have updated this article with a chart on all 100 county populations and Union County grew 18% in the last decade.  Maybe somebody could put a chart of the metro counties for us.

First look at 2020 Census for North Carolina | Carolina Demography (ncdemography.org)

1 minute ago, CltFlyer said:

^^^^ to add to my post above.  

Many of the people who move aren't leaving the state however, they like NC, but stay in the Raleigh/Charlotte areas as opposed to moving back.  Which the map would seem to indicate.  

This has been going on for years and years in NC.  Most of my undergraduate college friends at ECU  were from small towns and non metro counties and now most still live in NC either in Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham.