The decennial census, mandated by the framers of the Constitution, has evolved along with our nation over the course of their shared history.

Population across the region grew across all age groups between 2020 and 2025. But it was the only region with growing numbers of people under 18.

The decennial census, mandated by the framers of the Constitution, has evolved along with our nation over the course of their shared history.

Join us for a webinar to learn how to identify key data and develop a plan to make informed decisions.

Analysis of North Carolina's economic outlook for 2026-27

State Demographer's annual analysis of North Carolina's population dynamics and what drives the state's demographics.

Learn how American Community Survey data strengthen grant applications and support community advocacy, plus a live demo on finding ACS data in data.census.gov.

Educators, researchers and data users will learn to quickly find and access Census data on data.census.gov in this introductory webinar.

New population estimates show women still outnumbered men at older ages, but the gap is narrowing due to lower mortality rates and historical factors.

Historic Halifax State Historic Site is commemorating Friday through Sunday the 250-year anniversary of North Carolina taking the first official action of any colony to call for independence of Britis...

Census Bureau data show demographic and economic characteristics of same- and opposite-sex couple U.S. households.

Understand more about the role of international migration in North Carolina's population growth

Population growth in North Carolina is growing increasingly dependent on migration. Trends in international migration will be a factor in continued growth.

North Carolina is among the fastest-growing states in the nation. Will this growth translate into an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives by 2030?

Learn more about important changes for 2026, including the new online Municipal Boundaries Tool.

Latest Census Bureau estimates show North Carolina drawing more people from other states than any other state in the nation

Our recent analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) finds that the share of manufacturing workers nearing retirement has steadily increased and identifies the North Ca...

A new study explores how tribal casino expansion in the 1990s and 2000s affected poverty, jobs and income for American Indian communities and their neighbors.

Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues

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.

From 2014 to 2024, the share of older mothers rose as fewer teens and women in their 20s and 30s had children.

The report provides an updated portrait of the centenarian population in the United States based on the 2020 Census.

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.

This graphic highlights measures of housing costs and related estimates in the 2024 American Community Survey.

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.

A must-attend webinar for school and district administrators, geared towards turning census data into planning and decision-making tools.

Learn ACS yearly estimates, datasets, website resources, and how to access ACS data products using multiple tools.

Join us as we delve into geographies you may not be familiar with, like state legislative districts and tribal areas.

Explore the manufacturing sector using interactive Census tools and discover how this industry is shaping the nation.

North Carolina, however, was one of the few states where the under 18 population grew since the pandemic

The joint federal-state health insurance program covered 71.4 million Americans as of January 2025.

American Community Survey data show the price of property insurance varied widely across the nation, but every region had pockets of high cost.

Hurricane season began June 1 and we highlight Census Bureau tools available to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.

This presentation focuses on understanding four "smaller" geographies - Census Block, Block Group, Tract and Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA).

Follow along as we find resources, applications, mapping, and comparison techniques available to analyze larger geographies.

North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases in the nation

North Carolina’s housing unit growth was among the fastest and largest increases 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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The Labor and Economic Analysis recently released the 2032 Regional Employment Projections for nearly 140 industries and 840 occupations. These projections estimate future workforce demand based on hi...

Many states with the highest share of recent movers from out-of-state in 2023 had relatively small populations.