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

2.9

million population of the region

117

people move to the region daily

20%

population growth since 2010

32%

growth in 20-34 year old population

43%

growth in foreign-born population

12%

projected population growth by 2030

age groups

18 TO 44
45 TO 64
17 OR YOUNGER
65 OR OLDER
38

median age

place of birth

9.7% foreign-born
90% native-born

Race & ethnicity

foreign-born

66%

black or african american

22.3%

asian

3.8%

hispanic or latino

9.7%

two or more races

7.3%

Employment & Workforce Growth

1.6
million total jobs
$220
billion gross Regional Product
11%
production occupations more concentrated than national average
42%
growth in Business and Financial Operations Occupations Since 2010
91%
growth in tech workers since 2010
16%
labor force growth since 2010