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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · 8d

Brunswick County Fastest Growing County in North Carolina

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.

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · 12d

While Share of Younger Women Without Children Increased, More Women Had Children as They Entered Their Late 40s From 2014 to 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.

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · 16d

There were just over 2,000 centenarians in North Carolina in 2020. Find out more about the characteristics of Centenarians in the United States. www.census.gov/library/publ...

Centenarians: 2020

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · 26d

The Cost of Homeownership Continues to Rise

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.

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · 26d

Median monthly homeowner costs in North Carolina increased by 7.6% from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, median monthly costs were $1,747. www.census.gov/library/visu...

Housing Costs: 2024 ACS

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · 28d

Income Gap Between Householders With College Degrees and Those With High School Degrees but No College Widened Over Last Two Decades

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.

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact

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

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Introduction to the American Community Survey

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Finding Complex Geographies in data.census.gov

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Made in America: A Data-Driven Look at U.S. Manufacturing Using Census Data

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

Job Opportunities | Careers with the State of NC

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Aug 16

Come work with us! Looking for demographic and economic data consultant to lead our State Data Center program. Job closes Sept. 2, 2025. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nort...

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Aug 11

Looking forward to speaking to county commissioners about preparing for the 2030 Census.

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Jul 11

It's World Population Day - How does North Carolina compare?

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Jul 1

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North Carolina has grown older since the pandemic, according to the Census Bureau

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

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What the data says about Medicaid

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Jun 30

Another reason why North Carolina is a great place to live. 3 of the 10 All-American City finalists are located here - Carrboro (pop. 21,319), Kinston (pop. 19,242), and Jacksonville (pop. 72,543).

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Jun 25

About 2.8 million North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP (25% of the population). www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Jun 11

Factors Like Home Ownership Status and Extreme Weather May Affect Property Insurance Costs from State to State

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · Jun 6

Census Bureau Data Help Communities in Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery

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

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · May 28

Good Data Come in Small Geographies

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

Census Data for the U.S., States and Counties

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · May 28

Want to know how to leverage census data for your county? Upcoming Census Bureau Academy (June 5): www.census.gov/data/academy...

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · May 21

North Carolina Remains Tops in Residential Housing Growth

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · May 19

North Carolina Remains Tops in Residential Housing Growth

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

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State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · May 19

North Carolina’s Municipalities Among Fastest Growing in the Nation

Many North Carolina municipalities among top 100 cities for population growth since 2020. See how your municipality ranked.

Travel Advisory Western North Carolina – Felt

State Demographer of North Carolina @ncdemographer.bsky.social · May 12

Thinking about travelling to western North Carolina? VisitNC includes a nice travel advisory map that gives you an update of what is open (and a lot is).
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