A growing population.
An increasingly diverse workforce.
Charlotte and its surrounding 14-county region have a dynamic and diverse population and workforce. Take a look at the economic and demographic trends moving the region forward.
Population Growth
3.2
million population of the region
157
people move to the region daily
9%
population growth since 2020
12%
growth in 20-34 year old population since 2020
32%
growth in foreign-born population since 2020
40%
projected population growth by 2050
age groups
19 OR YOUNGER
20 TO 44
45 TO 64
65 OR OLDER
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
38
median age
place of birth
12.9%
foreign-born
87.1%
native-born
Race & ethnicity
white
57.8%black or african american
21.3%hispanic or latino
10.9%asian
5.1%other
5%Employment & Workforce Growth
1.7
million total jobs
$281.3
billion Gross Regional Product
22%
more concentrated production occupations than national average
22%
growth in business and financial operations occupations Since 2020
19%
growth in tech workers since 2020
14%
labor force growth since 2020
