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Charlotte added more people last year than any other U.S. city, according to new Census data.
Why it matters: Charlotte's population now stands at 964,784 (and counting), putting the city within reach of the 1 million-resident milestone.
Zoom out: Just 20 miles from Uptown down I-77, Fort Mill, S.C., actually topped the nation as fastest-growing city by percentage, up 6.8%.