2010 North Carolina Census Results
Raleigh Number One City in Population Growth
Raleigh has received another "Number One" recognition, this time in population growth.
The 2010 U.S. Census results showed a 46.3% increase in Raleigh's population, now reaching 403,892. This population growth strongly correlates to the projected 90% increase in 2011 Raleigh building permits.
The North Carolina census, released by the U.S. Census Bureau March 2011, detailed these results:
- Durham is the fifth most populous incorporated place in North Carolina, increasing by 22.1%
- Wake County is the number one most populus county in North Carolina, increasing by 43.5% to 900,993
- 14 other North Carolina counties increased their population by at least 25% including: Franklin, Johnston, Harnett, Chatham, Hoke, Union, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Pitt, Camden, Currituck, Pender, and Brunswick.
Overall, North Carolina saw a 18.5% increase in population to 9,535,483, the second highest increase in 100 years of Census results.
The South (encompassing North Carolina) experienced an overall population increase of 14.3%, higher than any other region in the U.S.
The interactive graph below shows 10 decades of U.S. population change data. Mouse over a state to see the percentage and count of population growth. The left-hand graph will show the increasing trend for North Carolina.
The interactive graph below shows North Carolina population change by County. Mouse over a county to see the trend, percentage, and count of population growth.
Data provided by U.S. Census Bureau.
There are many reasons why Raleigh continues to show growth in population and new home construction, including:
- Universities and Colleges in Raleigh and the RTP
- Jobs in Raleigh and in Wake County
- Property Taxes in Wake County
2010 U.S. Census Results - Which Areas are Growing the Most?
Wake County Growth | 2010 Wake County, NC Census Results
Harnett County Growth | 2010 Harnett County, NC Census Results
Orange County Growth | 2010 Orange County Census Results
Lee County Growth | 2010 Lee County, NC Census Results
Chatham County Growth | 2010 Chatham County, NC Census Results
Durham Number Five in Population Growth | Durham Growth
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Penny, the 2010 Census Results is WONDERFUL news for the residents and businesses of Raleigh! :)
This is a great presentation. Those of us who live here know that the Triangle is a great place to live, and the census data show how many people agree with us! This area will continue to grow in the next decade, as well.
Cathleen - the area has experienced amazing growth, but overall retains the image of Southern living at it's best.