CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte region experienced a significant population increase, gaining 57,300 residents through migration between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, according to a new analysis by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.
This growth translates to an average of 157 people moving to the region each day, highlighting Charlotte’s appeal as a thriving metropolitan area. The U.S. Census data confirms that every county in the Charlotte Region posted positive population gains during this period.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) ranked ninth nationwide in terms of net numeric migration from 2020 to 2024.
This performance places Charlotte ahead of major cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, Nashville, Los Angeles, Raleigh, and Minneapolis, CRBA officials said.
The consistent influx of new residents underscores the region’s growing reputation as a dynamic and attractive place to live and work. The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s analysis reflects the area’s competitive edge in attracting new residents compared to other major markets.
“The consistent flow of people moving to our region reinforces what we already know—Charlotte is a destination of choice,” said Tracy Dodson, COO and head of economic development at the CRBA. “Talent follows opportunity, and the Charlotte region continues to deliver both. This momentum strengthens our position as one of the most competitive and dynamic markets in the country.”
With its continued population growth, the Charlotte region is poised to maintain its status as a leading destination for migration in the United States.
Charlotte’s median household income is over $80,000.
Native-Charlottean Mildred Littlejohn is not a fan of Charlotte’s growth.
“I’m sick of everybody moving down here,” Littlejohn said. “They get better jobs. They get better places to stay. We been here for a lifetime. It takes us hell to get a house.”
Channel 9 spoke with a family who’d just moved to Charlotte from New York City for better job opportunities and a slower pace.
“It’s just a calm, calm area,” said Maaz Afridi. “You see New York. New York is a smelly place. It stinks.”
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