State Demographer of North Carolina

Could NC Add a US House Seat in 2030? 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?

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It’s Time for Local Governments to Reply Learn more about important changes for 2026, including the new online Municipal Boundaries Tool.

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North Carolina top destination for domestic migrants Latest Census Bureau estimates show North Carolina drawing more people from other states than any other state in the nation

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Are family caregivers about to fall through the cracks?

More than 1 in 4 adults in NC is a caregiver. Advocates warn new Medicaid work requirements could put their coverage at risk unless safeguards are in place.

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North Carolina’s Manufacturing Workforce Faces Growing Retirement Risk Our recent analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) finds that the share of manufacturing workers nearing retirement has steadily increased and identifies the North Ca...

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Tribally Owned Casinos May Improve Economic Conditions on Reservations and Lower Unemployment for Nearby People of All Races A new study explores how tribal casino expansion in the 1990s and 2000s affected poverty, jobs and income for American Indian communities and their neighbors.

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Raleigh surpassed 500,000 people in 2024 Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues

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Brunswick County Fastest Growing County in North Carolina 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.

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While Share of Younger Women Without Children Increased, More Women Had Children as They Entered Their Late 40s From 2014 to 2024 From 2014 to 2024, the share of older mothers rose as fewer teens and women in their 20s and 30s had children.

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Centenarians: 2020 The report provides an updated portrait of the centenarian population in the United States based on the 2020 Census.

There were just over 2,000 centenarians in North Carolina in 2020. Find out more about the characteristics of Centenarians in the United States. www.census.gov/library/publ...

The Cost of Homeownership Continues to Rise The median monthly owner costs for U.S. homeowners with a mortgage increased to $2,035 in 2024 from $1,960 (inflation-adjusted) in 2023.

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Housing Costs: 2024 ACS This graphic highlights measures of housing costs and related estimates in the 2024 American Community Survey.

Median monthly homeowner costs in North Carolina increased by 7.6% from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, median monthly costs were $1,747. www.census.gov/library/visu...

Income Gap Between Householders With College Degrees and Those With High School Degrees but No College Widened Over Last Two Decades U.S. median inflation-adjusted income for householders age 25 and over rose 18% from 2004 to 2024 but income gains varied widely by education levels.

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Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact A must-attend webinar for school and district administrators, geared towards turning census data into planning and decision-making tools.

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Introduction to the American Community Survey Learn ACS yearly estimates, datasets, website resources, and how to access ACS data products using multiple tools.

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Finding Complex Geographies in data.census.gov Join us as we delve into geographies you may not be familiar with, like state legislative districts and tribal areas.

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Made in America: A Data-Driven Look at U.S. Manufacturing Using Census Data Explore the manufacturing sector using interactive Census tools and discover how this industry is shaping the nation.

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Job Opportunities | Careers with the State of NC

Come work with us! Looking for demographic and economic data consultant to lead our State Data Center program. Job closes Sept. 2, 2025. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

Looking forward to speaking to county commissioners about preparing for the 2030 Census.

It's World Population Day - How does North Carolina compare?

North Carolina has grown older since the pandemic, according to the Census Bureau North Carolina, however, was one of the few states where the under 18 population grew since the pandemic

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Another reason why North Carolina is a great place to live. 3 of the 10 All-American City finalists are located here - Carrboro (pop. 21,319), Kinston (pop. 19,242), and Jacksonville (pop. 72,543).

What the data says about Medicaid The joint federal-state health insurance program covered 71.4 million Americans as of January 2025.

About 2.8 million North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP (25% of the population). www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Factors Like Home Ownership Status and Extreme Weather May Affect Property Insurance Costs from State to State American Community Survey data show the price of property insurance varied widely across the nation, but every region had pockets of high cost.

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Census Bureau Data Help Communities in Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery Hurricane season began June 1 and we highlight Census Bureau tools available to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.

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Good Data Come in Small Geographies This presentation focuses on understanding four "smaller" geographies - Census Block, Block Group, Tract and Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA).

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Census Data for the U.S., States and Counties Follow along as we find resources, applications, mapping, and comparison techniques available to analyze larger geographies.

Want to know how to leverage census data for your county? Upcoming Census Bureau Academy (June 5): www.census.gov/data/academy...

North Carolina Remains Tops in Residential Housing Growth North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases in the nation

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North Carolina Remains Tops in Residential Housing Growth North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases in the nation

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