Charlotte Is The Fastest Growing City in North Carolina
You wouldn’t know this by living in Charlotte, but did you know that population growth in the United States is actually slowing? From 2010 to 2020, the population grew by…
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA uptown skyline and park.
Getty ImagesYou wouldn't know this by living in Charlotte, but did you know that population growth in the United States is actually slowing? From 2010 to 2020, the population grew by just 7.4%. If you're like me and you don't truly know what that means...just know that is the lowest rate since the 1930s.
As I previously mentioned, you wouldn't know that if you live in Charlotte.
Stacker compiled a list of the fast-growing cities in North Carolina using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. North Carolina has small mountain towns, coastal towns, and big cities. The reason why you wouldn't know that the population growth is slowing down in Charlotte is that Charlotte got ranked number one by Stacker as the fastest-growing North Carolina city.
From 2010 to 2020 there was an increase of 168,683. That puts Charlotte as #5 among all cities nationwide.
As of 2020, the population in Charlotte, North Carolina came in right under one million at 874,579. That puts our Queen City as the largest city in North Carolina and the sixteenth largest city nationwide.
According to Stacker, these are the fastest-growing cities in North Carolina:
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Cary
- Greensboro
- Concord
- Winston-Salem
- Apex
- Wake Forest
- Mooresville
- Holly Springs
- Huntersville
- Fuquay-Varina
- Morrisville
- High Point
- Ashevile
- Waxhaw
- Clayton
- Kannapolis
- Leland
Welcome back to my corner! My name is Olivia Bucco, I am the Fall 2019 Digital Content Intern for Beasley Media Group.
I took a walk around Charlotte's South End, photographing some of my favorite things about the area. I have created a gallery of what I get to see each day while working here, check it out!
Signal House
On the corner of Camden Rd and E Tremont you can find this welcoming sign.
The Rail Trail
A path used for walking running and biking, that runs for 4.5 miles beside the light rail system.
Light Rail
Operates 7 days a week, running from I-485 at South Boulevard to UNC Charlotte Main Station.
Bland Street Station
Flower Child Window Mural
The Dilworth Artisan Station
Also known as Life in Transit, you can find this studio home to 35 artists located off of E Kingston Ave.
Jeni's Ice Creams
Located at 1920 Camden Rd.
Confetti Hearts Wall
This popular instagram location can be found outside of the Design Center of the Carolinas.
Views of Uptown Charlotte
Standing where Camden Rd and Tremont Ave meet you will find this great view of Uptown.
Peace Mural
Located outside of Flower Child between Camden Rd and Bland Station.
The Rail Trail
A popular trail to exercise on while exploring all of South End's beauty.
Rail Sculpture Near Bland Station
Located beside the Charlotte Trolley Powerhouse Museum.
Fowler Porch
Located at Bland Street station.
Color Forest
As you walk along the Rail Trail you will be surrounded by 100 colorful steel poles.
Color Forest
Gold District Community Mural
Beside Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails, located at the intersection of Lincoln St and S Church.
Creative Workspaces
Located at 332 West Bland Street.
Tavern on the Tracks
Located on E Bland St, this mural is a short walk from Bland St Station.
Randle Construction Co.
Photo By Olivia Bucco
