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NC in Focus: Black Population in North Carolina, 2016
February marks the arrival of Black History Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. It began as a weeklong celebration in 1926, selected to correspond with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass on February 12th and Abraham … Continue reading
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Tagged African American, American Community Survey, black, Black History Month, census, population estimates, population projections, U.S. Census Bureau
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Past, present, or future, net migration is the main driver of NC growth
Population can grow—or decline—from one of two components of change: net migration (both domestic and international) or natural growth (births and deaths). Both components have contributed to North Carolina’s population growth. Every year since 1980, North Carolina has had more … Continue reading
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Will 2015-2020 see an uptick in population growth?
According to population projections from the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, North Carolina’s population growth will be steady over the decade. The state grew by just over half a million between 2010 and 2015 and is projected … Continue reading
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Population Loss & Shifting Age Composition, 2015-2035
Between 2015 and 2035, North Carolina’s Office of State Budget and Management projects that the state will gain nearly 2.1 million new residents. Nearly 41% of this population growth is predicted to occur in either Mecklenburg or Wake counties. Meanwhile, … Continue reading
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Population Growth in the Carolinas: Projected vs. Observed Trends
North and South Carolina have grown significantly faster than the nation since 2000, and their growth is projected to continue. This population growth has not occurred evenly across the counties, however, and the coming decade will likely show sharpening distinctions … Continue reading
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