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Area Demographics

Demographics & Economic Profile

Charlotte at a Glance 

Population

 

 2008

2018 

 City 

 695,995

985,000

 County

 902,803

1.3 mil

 MSA

 1.7 mil

2.4 mil

 100 Mile

 6.9 mil

9.4 mil  

 

Employment

 County

434,210

4.6% Unemployed

 MSA

801,690

 4.8% Unemployed

 

Air Travel

 Enplaned Passengers

16.6 mil 

 Enplaned Cargo

 66,990 tons

 

Construction

Residential Units 

13,800

 $2.2 bil

 Non-Residential Permits

 5,611

 $1.8 bil

 

More Facts...

  • *        Cost of living below the national average
  • *        City, County and State AAA bond ratings
  • *        Average of 644 airline flights daily
  • *        14,648 new jobs for 2007
  • *        $14 billion in annual retail sales
  • *        1st most educated workforce
  • *        1st America's most livable communities
  • *        1st top large counties for business recruitment
  • *        1st top state business climate
  • *        1st top market for apartment owners
  • *        2nd economic strength ranking
  • *        2nd largest banking center (controls over $2 trillion in assets)
  • *        2nd best city for entrepreneurs
  • *        4th best city for relocating singles
  • *        5th best city for business
  • *        6th in number of Fortune 500 headquarters
  • *        10th most active airport in the U.S.
  • *        20th largest city

Courtesy of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

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