Move Over San Fran - Charlotte Leaps to 15th Largest City in the US
Newly released census estimates show that Charlotte is now the 15th most populous city in the United States, surpassing San Francisco. Charlotte’s population had recently previously increased by 19.9%, surpassing Indianapolis in July, 2019.
North Carolina’s economy has driven much of the growth. The population boom has contributed to Charlotte’s building frenzy but, it has also been a factor in pushing up the cost of living, inducing a shortage of tens of thousands of affordable homes. This has become a challenge for our infrastructure to support the incredible growth.
GROWTH IN THE CAROLINAS
Charlotte’s growth was the 5th largest among all US cities with a population of at least 500,000. Only Seattle, Fort Worth, Austin and Denver grew faster.
Population increased in 7 cities in the Carolinas by at least 20% during the past decade as follows:
Apex – 59,300, a 56% increase- Mount Pleasant, SC – 91,700, a 34% increase
- Cary – 170,300, a 24% increase
- Huntersville – 58,000, a 23% increase
- Summerville, SC – 52,500, a 22% increase
- Concord – 96,300, a 21% increase
- Durham – 279,000, also a 21% increase
Charlotte’s growth was formerly induced by annexation. During the past decade, the city’s borders haven’t changed much though. Instead, economics, the job market, cost of living, climate and healthcare are big draws for newcomers to the Queen City, causing the exponential growth.
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Congratulations to Charlotte Debe Maxwell, CRS. We know here in Arizona that Californians are fleeing the Golden State. The Phoenix metro receives 3,000 new Califonria residents each month. It is a shame as California is a beautiful state. But North Carolina is great and you are the go to Realtor. Jeff
Charlotte folks can take pride in the growth of their city, Debe.
Morning Debe.
By the time we get to be the third largest city in Arkansas I'll be pushing up daises. We expect to be there by 2040.
Good morning Debe. Chicago is going to drop out of the top twenty is we stay locked down much longer. The trip continues onto June. The joke, what year? Enjoy your day!
Wow, that's quite the growth. There seem to be more people in the NY area considering the Carolinas for retirement, instead of FL. I'm sure that's part of it!
I don't know if congrats are in order but larger often means more opportunities and that is great for our industry...
Happy Friday Debe....
Top 15 means there are certainly a lot of people there. I am sure the Phoenix area is up there too.
This makes a strong argument for an MLB team to be located here in the next round of expansion.
I am not surprised seeing all the development that has gone over the years and still going on.
Good afternoon Debe Maxwell, CRS - that is really a break neck growth rate. No wonder housing inventory is tight.
Debe more and more people are realizing that Charlotte has a lot to offer and want to be a part of it. Congratulations on moving up on the list.
North Carolina is such a beautiful state. From the coast to the mountains. Don't know if I ever told you but my father grew up in Wilmington.
Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS,
With well over a hundred people moving here a day, it's about time we're high up on this list! Seasons, lots to do, etc. make it a great place to live.
I LOVE Wilmington, Richard Weeks! We vacationed there almost every summer when we lived in NC (Dad was in the Air Force). My brother & sister-in-law are visiting his Mom there this weekend. Such a wonderful place to live and visit.