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State Demographer of North Carolina
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Official Account of NC State Demographer (Dr. Mike Cline) - State.Demographer@osbm.nc.gov.
Office of State Budget & Management - https://www.osbm.nc.gov/facts-figures/population-demographics
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Raleigh surpassed 500,000 people in 2024
Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues
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October 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Brunswick County Fastest Growing County in North Carolina
Brunswick County was the fastest growing county in North Carolina, with a remarkable 24% increase in population between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2024.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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While Share of Younger Women Without Children Increased, More Women Had Children as They Entered Their Late 40s From 2014 to 2024
From 2014 to 2024, the share of older mothers rose as fewer teens and women in their 20s and 30s had children.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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There were just over 2,000 centenarians in North Carolina in 2020. Find out more about the characteristics of Centenarians in the United States. www.census.gov/library/publ...
Centenarians: 2020
The report provides an updated portrait of the centenarian population in the United States based on the 2020 Census.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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The Cost of Homeownership Continues to Rise
The median monthly owner costs for U.S. homeowners with a mortgage increased to $2,035 in 2024 from $1,960 (inflation-adjusted) in 2023.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Median monthly homeowner costs in North Carolina increased by 7.6% from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, median monthly costs were $1,747. www.census.gov/library/visu...
Housing Costs: 2024 ACS
This graphic highlights measures of housing costs and related estimates in the 2024 American Community Survey.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Income Gap Between Householders With College Degrees and Those With High School Degrees but No College Widened Over Last Two Decades
U.S. median inflation-adjusted income for householders age 25 and over rose 18% from 2004 to 2024 but income gains varied widely by education levels.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact
A must-attend webinar for school and district administrators, geared towards turning census data into planning and decision-making tools.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Introduction to the American Community Survey
Learn ACS yearly estimates, datasets, website resources, and how to access ACS data products using multiple tools.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Finding Complex Geographies in data.census.gov
Join us as we delve into geographies you may not be familiar with, like state legislative districts and tribal areas.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Made in America: A Data-Driven Look at U.S. Manufacturing Using Census Data
Explore the manufacturing sector using interactive Census tools and discover how this industry is shaping the nation.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Come work with us! Looking for demographic and economic data consultant to lead our State Data Center program. Job closes Sept. 2, 2025. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...
Job Opportunities | Careers with the State of NC
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August 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Looking forward to speaking to county commissioners about preparing for the 2030 Census.
August 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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It's World Population Day - How does North Carolina compare?
July 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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North Carolina has grown older since the pandemic, according to the Census Bureau
North Carolina, however, was one of the few states where the under 18 population grew since the pandemic
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July 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Another reason why North Carolina is a great place to live. 3 of the 10 All-American City finalists are located here - Carrboro (pop. 21,319), Kinston (pop. 19,242), and Jacksonville (pop. 72,543).
June 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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About 2.8 million North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP (25% of the population). www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
What the data says about Medicaid
The joint federal-state health insurance program covered 71.4 million Americans as of January 2025.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Factors Like Home Ownership Status and Extreme Weather May Affect Property Insurance Costs from State to State
American Community Survey data show the price of property insurance varied widely across the nation, but every region had pockets of high cost.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Census Bureau Data Help Communities in Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery
Hurricane season began June 1 and we highlight Census Bureau tools available to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.
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June 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Good Data Come in Small Geographies
This presentation focuses on understanding four "smaller" geographies - Census Block, Block Group, Tract and Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA).
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May 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Want to know how to leverage census data for your county? Upcoming Census Bureau Academy (June 5): www.census.gov/data/academy...
Census Data for the U.S., States and Counties
Follow along as we find resources, applications, mapping, and comparison techniques available to analyze larger geographies.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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North Carolina Remains Tops in Residential Housing Growth
North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases in the nation
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May 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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North Carolina Remains Tops in Residential Housing Growth
North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases in the nation
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May 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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North Carolina’s Municipalities Among Fastest Growing in the Nation
Many North Carolina municipalities among top 100 cities for population growth since 2020. See how your municipality ranked.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM