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Some interesting population statistics from the latest figures from the U.S. Census:
1. The gap between Mecklenberg (1,903,901) and Wake (1,902,305) counties for the #1 and #2 spots respectively is shrinking. Wake could come out slightly ahead by the 2020 census.
2. Johnston County passed the 200,000 mark at 202,675.
3. Counties losing population from 2017 were Robeson (131,831, down 759), Wayne (123,248, down 9), Rockingham (90,690, down 51), Wilson (81,455, down 112), Surry (71,948, down 70), Duplin (58,856, down 6), Lenoir (55,976, down 665), Edgecombe (52,005, down 752), Halifax (50,574, down 708), Stokes (45,467, down 230), Yadkin (37,543, down 100), Scotland (34,810, down 362), Bladen (33,190, down 278), Montgomery (27,271, down 76), Hertford (23,669, down 267), Warren (19,807, down 62), Northampton (19,676, down 237), Swain (14,245, down 21), Chowan (14,029, down 11), Perquimans (13,422, down 38), Washington (11,859, down 160), Graham (8,454, down 50), Hyde (5,230, down 37) and Tyrrell (4,131, down 52).
4. North Carolina counties among the 100 Fastest Growing U.S. Counties with 10,000 or More Population in 2017 through 2018 are Brunswick (#5, with 6,009 more residents to grow 4.6 percent), Johnston (#47, 6,252 more for 3.2 percent), Currituck (#65, 749 more for 2.8 percent) and Chatham (#78, 1,891 more for 2.7 percent).
Wake surpassing Mecklenburg is going to happen given the fact Wake has 311 more square miles. Unfortunately the respective cities and metros can’t say the same.
Wake surpassing Mecklenburg is going to happen given the fact Wake has 311 more square miles. Unfortunately the respective cities and metros can’t say the same.
I mentioned elsewhere, but Wake’s population isn’t closing the gap with Mecklenburg in the unincorporated areas of the county. It’s growing in the 300 or so square miles of incorporated communities. Basically Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, etc are getting denser collectively at a faster rate than Charlotte.
I mentioned elsewhere, but Wake’s population isn’t closing the gap with Mecklenburg in the unincorporated areas of the county. It’s growing in the 300 or so square miles of incorporated communities. Basically Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, etc are getting denser collectively at a faster rate than Charlotte.
Yes, that 3800 population growth difference (between Meck and Wake) has NOTHING to do with Wake forest, Holly Springs, Rolesville, etc..NOTHING. Also, those extra 300 sq miles don’t matter. This guy, lol
Charlotte cheerleaders are going to have a full-blown panic attack when Wake passes Meck in the census. It's going to be rough.
"b-b-b-b-ut.....it's not fair...more land area! Queen city 4lyfe!....can't take my pride"
Chill folks. Charlotte's still a great city and will remain the largest city in the state for the foreseeable future.
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