Immigration and domestic arrivals spur Charlotte metro's growth
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The Charlotte area is among the nation's fastest growing metros.
Why it matters: Some of the nation's largest metros saw a population dip immediately after the pandemic, in part due to the rise of remote work. This meant people could take their New York or San Francisco salary and enjoy somewhere that felt more affordable by comparison. Enter growing metros like Charlotte and the Triangle.
Yes, but: The Charlotte area boom isn't just a reflection of people picking the region because their dollar stretches further here. Immigration also plays a role, U.S. Census Bureau data shows.
What they're saying: "All of the nation's 387 metro areas had positive net international migration between 2023 and 2024, and it accounted for nearly 2.7 million of the total population gain in metro areas," the bureau said in a statement accompanying the new data.
By the numbers: The Charlotte metro has grown by 8.1% to 2.88 million people since 2020.
- The U.S. as a whole grew by 2.6% during the same period.