Understanding North Carolina population growth for the next 10 years

North Carolina, the Tar Heel State, is known for its diverse landscapes, rich history, and southern charm. From the sandy shores of the Outer Banks to the vibrant streets of Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina offers a blend of coastal beauty, mountain vistas, and urban excitement. With a growing economy supported by industries such as technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, North Carolina continues to attract individuals seeking a high quality of life and abundant opportunities.

Picture from a ciy in North Carolina U.S.

Ever wonder how many people live in North Carolina and how fast that number changes?

Aterio data team has developed an AI enhanced model that helps organizations understand the future growth of population in North Carolina for 2025 through 2030.

North Carolina Last population count in 2020
10,386,227

According to the latest census data, North Carolina ranks as the 33rd most populous state in the U.S.

North Carolina Projected population by 2025
10,744,973

For year 2025, North Carolina population is expected to grow 3.5% from 2020.

North Carolina Projected population by 2030
11,176,755

For year 2030, North Carolina population is expected to grow 4% from 2025.

Top 25 most populated zip codes in North Carolina

Our model provides a detailed 2025 through 2030 forecasted population growth for every zip code in North Carolina.

U.S. Zip code, City

2020 census

2025 population

2030 population

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27610, Raleigh80,97384,11688,131View full zip code report, 27610
28269, Charlotte79,05982,87888,927View full zip code report, 28269
27587, Wake Forest73,34586,07298,255View full zip code report, 27587
28277, Charlotte70,19373,08176,684View full zip code report, 28277
28027, Concord68,56488,352104,180View full zip code report, 28027
28215, Charlotte64,29367,77877,241View full zip code report, 28215
28078, Huntersville64,00074,19084,931View full zip code report, 28078
27406, Greensboro62,75766,20868,622View full zip code report, 27406
28314, Fayetteville59,18958,01057,488View full zip code report, 28314
27834, Greenville59,04954,46453,620View full zip code report, 27834
28227, Charlotte58,81364,25172,380View full zip code report, 28227
28173, Waxhaw58,56565,65370,527View full zip code report, 28173
27858, Greenville58,50257,31357,364View full zip code report, 27858
27519, Cary58,17872,93483,507View full zip code report, 27519
27410, Greensboro57,46655,26255,302View full zip code report, 27410
27603, Raleigh56,82655,22758,446View full zip code report, 27603
27703, Durham56,07164,13272,374View full zip code report, 27703
27616, Raleigh55,99759,65865,178View full zip code report, 27616
27284, Kernersville55,91357,96160,156View full zip code report, 27284
28025, Concord55,54059,99865,902View full zip code report, 28025
27713, Durham55,51659,96464,195View full zip code report, 27713
28655, Morganton55,37563,30669,943View full zip code report, 28655
28110, Monroe54,91256,41659,257View full zip code report, 28110
27407, Greensboro53,23757,06862,222View full zip code report, 27407
27707, Durham52,00852,54253,938View full zip code report, 27707

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