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Industry Characteristics
Centralina Region
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | $44,036 | 1 | 135,113 | 7.95% | 12069.32M |
| Government | $89,935 | 0.77 | 140,036 | 1.74% | 14684.96M |
| Finance and Insurance | $142,260 | 1.37 | 99,882 | 38.54% | 43151.33M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $100,361 | 1.02 | 98,847 | 25.38% | 16466.42M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $50,406 | 1.27 | 111,386 | 10.21% | 8923.96M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $71,926 | 0.64 | 105,229 | 11.91% | 9462.37M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $30,120 | 1.01 | 107,569 | 7.06% | 5297.18M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $57,714 | 1.18 | 68,624 | 53.32% | 9959.08M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $58,583 | 1.12 | 73,632 | 41.7% | 9053.88M |
| Construction | $77,934 | 1.13 | 84,392 | 21.6% | 10197.79M |
| Manufacturing | $86,546 | 0.95 | 96,984 | 0.68% | 16130.45M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $36,992 | 0.99 | 82,850 | 7.05% | 3782.95M |
| Wholesale Trade | $104,472 | 1.24 | 56,182 | 14.44% | 16057.68M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $155,825 | 2.03 | 42,351 | 8.41% | 8345.23M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $52,302 | 1.18 | 40,578 | 0.9% | 2855.72M |
| Educational Services | $39,377 | 0.82 | 27,293 | 12.99% | 1375.53M |
| Information | $113,199 | 1.01 | 30,345 | -2.51% | 10393.56M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $44,621 | 0.37 | 10,135 | -0.33% | 840.87M |
| Utilities | $149,276 | 0.85 | 3,541 | 12.2% | 2731.38M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $74,140 | 0.11 | 745 | 15.24% | 170.47M |
Source: Lightcast
Presents how an individual geographic location performs as it relates to trends for economic conditions
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Industry Characteristics
Anson County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | $64,785 | 1.58 | 2,216 | -17.28% | 139.22M |
| Manufacturing | $63,361 | 2.2 | 1,507 | -6.47% | 137.42M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $49,986 | 1.46 | 452 | 81.17% | 59.96M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $52,053 | 4.76 | 796 | 1.55% | 74.57M |
| Information | $9,788 | 3.88 | 554 | 28.71% | 24.09M |
| Retail Trade | $27,645 | 0.74 | 841 | -19.35% | 38.67M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $30,917 | 1.18 | 729 | -9% | 24.04M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $35,870 | 0.54 | 682 | -8.25% | 24.87M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $19,064 | 0.77 | 487 | 12.85% | 16.94M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $30,875 | 0.74 | 491 | -9.16% | 18.89M |
| Construction | $50,748 | 0.77 | 445 | -1.68% | 28.16M |
| Finance and Insurance | $44,146 | 0.66 | 381 | 9.33% | 35.73M |
| Wholesale Trade | $59,918 | 0.78 | 357 | -29.63% | 34.79M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $43,097 | 0.35 | 189 | 6.09% | 12.59M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $41,648 | 0.21 | 171 | -8.38% | 8.76M |
| Utilities | $114,455 | 3.16 | 53 | 75.02% | 51.97M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $20,450 | 0.17 | 39 | -2.23% | 1.04M |
| Educational Services | $28,560 | 0.14 | 38 | -13.24% | 0.98M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $90,584 | 0.53 | 24 | 13.09% | 5.54M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $53,345 | 0.15 | 23 | -8.64% | 1.28M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Cabarrus County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | $37,033 | 1.43 | 14,537 | 8.66% | 1100.71M |
| Government | $85,552 | 1.12 | 14,770 | 6.17% | 1495.28M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $24,849 | 1.38 | 11,225 | 6.6% | 473.51M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $35,698 | 1.39 | 7,043 | 33.61% | 452.09M |
| Construction | $61,997 | 1.26 | 7,074 | 22.33% | 678.08M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $31,454 | 1.15 | 6,894 | 13.36% | 282.46M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $33,327 | 1.06 | 6,779 | 14.69% | 334.62M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $62,158 | 0.53 | 6,065 | 20.67% | 508.48M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $49,360 | 0.95 | 4,517 | 47.56% | 455.53M |
| Wholesale Trade | $86,011 | 1.69 | 4,152 | 59.24% | 1357.22M |
| Manufacturing | $70,750 | 0.79 | 6,432 | -4.96% | 792.7M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $60,132 | 0.66 | 4,497 | 34.5% | 472.9M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $69,890 | 1.78 | 4,736 | -0.71% | 422.77M |
| Finance and Insurance | $59,163 | 0.51 | 2,725 | 41.91% | 376.86M |
| Educational Services | $37,255 | 0.74 | 1,840 | 14.81% | 86.06M |
| Information | $82,950 | 0.53 | 1,095 | 6.96% | 324.56M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $78,807 | 0.6 | 1,029 | -0.04% | 94.88M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $33,375 | 0.35 | 766 | -4.93% | 45.2M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $67,133 | 0.21 | 59 | 119.32% | 26.34M |
| Utilities | $118,441 | 0.36 | 120 | 5.48% | 65.11M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Gaston County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $72,591 | 2.22 | 16,520 | -7.12% | 1810.6M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $69,660 | 1.11 | 12,876 | 7.1% | 1085.57M |
| Retail Trade | $38,820 | 1.28 | 11,645 | 8.94% | 943.6M |
| Government | $70,843 | 0.83 | 10,279 | 0.86% | 825.82M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $24,410 | 1.1 | 8,095 | 4.91% | 328.78M |
| Construction | $64,534 | 1.35 | 6,189 | 34.12% | 681.44M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $28,766 | 1.24 | 7,156 | 5.73% | 251.91M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $35,094 | 1.11 | 6,610 | 9.13% | 371.14M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $51,132 | 0.9 | 4,094 | 38.63% | 627.71M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $32,764 | 0.8 | 2,813 | 71.08% | 224.09M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $56,513 | 0.47 | 3,417 | 12.12% | 288.41M |
| Finance and Insurance | $64,006 | 0.51 | 2,533 | 37.19% | 356.46M |
| Wholesale Trade | $76,341 | 0.82 | 2,656 | 7.37% | 610.24M |
| Educational Services | $37,268 | 0.75 | 1,562 | 21.91% | 77.9M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $18,574 | 0.73 | 1,814 | -5.32% | 41.81M |
| Information | $62,430 | 0.42 | 771 | 8.82% | 209.18M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $32,394 | 0.34 | 556 | 11.41% | 35.8M |
| Utilities | $130,114 | 1.47 | 528 | -11.81% | 229.74M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $142,236 | 0.21 | 415 | -22.23% | 53.71M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $99,611 | 0.09 | 63 | -21.91% | 11.36M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Iredell County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | $43,779 | 1.39 | 12,106 | 20.07% | 1228.6M |
| Manufacturing | $77,055 | 1.7 | 11,986 | 3.59% | 1848.92M |
| Government | $70,047 | 0.72 | 9,169 | 3.28% | 741.07M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $65,186 | 0.68 | 8,010 | 11.86% | 650.41M |
| Construction | $66,393 | 1.38 | 7,284 | 22.64% | 752.12M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $24,925 | 1.05 | 7,665 | 12.16% | 334.14M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $41,750 | 1.04 | 7,065 | 1.03% | 411.2M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $36,702 | 1.04 | 6,024 | 11.35% | 283.48M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $51,836 | 0.98 | 4,514 | 44.22% | 484.45M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $162,905 | 3.89 | 3,991 | 57.49% | 1196.38M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $74,013 | 0.72 | 5,026 | 23.82% | 600.92M |
| Wholesale Trade | $96,943 | 1.18 | 3,900 | 11.66% | 1017.21M |
| Finance and Insurance | $82,358 | 0.57 | 2,985 | 38.03% | 557.76M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $37,481 | 0.59 | 3,362 | 12.57% | 218.06M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $59,113 | 1.5 | 3,439 | 8.47% | 281.49M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $42,104 | 0.94 | 1,672 | 8.98% | 151.15M |
| Educational Services | $43,178 | 0.6 | 1,620 | 0.06% | 75.26M |
| Information | $72,606 | 0.39 | 771 | 6.87% | 204.41M |
| Utilities | $113,315 | 1.5 | 434 | 16.19% | 268.85M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $69,762 | 0.07 | 44 | -10.42% | 7.35M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Mecklenburg County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $154,393 | 1.83 | 85,939 | 37.9% | 40891.55M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $110,235 | 1.25 | 77,955 | 25.51% | 14311.47M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $56,869 | 1.34 | 77,599 | 7.31% | 6946.12M |
| Government | $99,195 | 0.69 | 80,057 | 2.87% | 9326.96M |
| Retail Trade | $47,718 | 0.84 | 75,724 | 3.86% | 7015.44M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $61,702 | 1.25 | 53,002 | 40.64% | 6695.48M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $64,951 | 1.27 | 45,689 | 59.77% | 8099.58M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $77,779 | 0.62 | 63,595 | 14.43% | 6292.02M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $33,759 | 0.97 | 67,228 | 5.99% | 3634.74M |
| Construction | $86,645 | 0.91 | 45,401 | 17.25% | 5889.14M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $41,005 | 0.89 | 48,632 | 5.74% | 2435.92M |
| Wholesale Trade | $113,756 | 1.3 | 38,804 | 10.89% | 11531.48M |
| Manufacturing | $104,606 | 0.58 | 36,129 | 6.15% | 8064.96M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $164,233 | 2.4 | 33,764 | 3.63% | 6707.32M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $54,519 | 1.21 | 26,888 | 0.38% | 1992.16M |
| Information | $122,803 | 1.3 | 26,160 | -5.81% | 9230.22M |
| Educational Services | $40,199 | 0.83 | 17,667 | 13.79% | 920.29M |
| Utilities | $172,364 | 0.75 | 1,898 | 18.51% | 1816.17M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $52,940 | 0.11 | 2,092 | -11.03% | 175.39M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $84,840 | 0.04 | 213 | -7.72% | 43.45M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Rowan County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | $86,045 | 1.09 | 9,357 | -5.05% | 1014.79M |
| Retail Trade | $45,323 | 1.29 | 6,275 | 32.57% | 685.47M |
| Manufacturing | $79,215 | 1.61 | 7,757 | -5.88% | 1164.81M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $58,627 | 0.74 | 6,803 | -11.92% | 400.73M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $62,903 | 1.46 | 4,640 | 25% | 499.06M |
| Construction | $64,266 | 1.38 | 4,635 | 20.08% | 452.12M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $24,236 | 0.98 | 4,582 | 8.65% | 185.83M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $40,133 | 1.03 | 3,401 | 29% | 238.75M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $29,671 | 1.04 | 4,209 | -1.11% | 141.87M |
| Wholesale Trade | $71,055 | 1.25 | 2,489 | 14.9% | 455.57M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $78,184 | 2.63 | 2,532 | 4.02% | 234.56M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $56,459 | 0.58 | 1,724 | 39.41% | 203.26M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $58,147 | 0.43 | 1,984 | 18.03% | 180.05M |
| Finance and Insurance | $74,258 | 0.41 | 1,521 | 21.42% | 201.97M |
| Educational Services | $41,767 | 0.9 | 1,502 | -0.57% | 73.72M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $29,742 | 1.11 | 1,379 | -3.51% | 74.21M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $22,433 | 0.77 | 1,223 | -2.97% | 36.14M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $65,541 | 0.93 | 292 | 13.84% | 58.16M |
| Information | $44,421 | 0.21 | 261 | 2.79% | 32.79M |
| Utilities | $124,469 | 0.81 | 175 | -4.01% | 98.89M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Stanly County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | $71,969 | 1.18 | 4,279 | -4.98% | 334.82M |
| Manufacturing | $65,137 | 2 | 3,675 | 3.69% | 394.99M |
| Retail Trade | $35,523 | 1.36 | 3,552 | 4.3% | 248.21M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $32,171 | 1.85 | 1,382 | 141.16% | 154.44M |
| Construction | $60,776 | 1.48 | 2,016 | 24.41% | 193.73M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $19,950 | 1.03 | 2,046 | 7.14% | 67.28M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $42,834 | 0.61 | 2,225 | -6.85% | 98.62M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $29,903 | 1.13 | 1,842 | 3.42% | 65.72M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $45,167 | 0.64 | 819 | 34.65% | 71.32M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $52,097 | 1.85 | 971 | -3.83% | 93.3M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $40,946 | 0.51 | 471 | 80.55% | 53.41M |
| Finance and Insurance | $48,802 | 0.44 | 644 | 27.43% | 76.78M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $54,584 | 0.32 | 632 | 15.29% | 51.99M |
| Educational Services | $34,628 | 0.93 | 554 | 17.74% | 26.28M |
| Wholesale Trade | $65,494 | 0.61 | 507 | 15.29% | 122.53M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $70,355 | 1.21 | 493 | 3.64% | 40.79M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $13,938 | 0.68 | 434 | 1.88% | 7.69M |
| Information | $77,589 | 0.25 | 93 | 47.2% | 56.72M |
| Utilities | $117,380 | 0.66 | 67 | -13.71% | 35.56M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $79,597 | 0.23 | 17 | 101.97% | 6.75M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Union County
| Industry | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | $79,240 | 2.27 | 11,347 | 32.08% | 1523M |
| Manufacturing | $79,072 | 1.74 | 12,977 | -0.66% | 1916.06M |
| Retail Trade | $37,336 | 1.08 | 10,433 | 10.17% | 808.62M |
| Government | $74,262 | 0.73 | 9,908 | -0.94% | 806.99M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $37,516 | 1.31 | 8,059 | 14.13% | 448.8M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $30,966 | 1.29 | 7,364 | 14.72% | 297.57M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $50,041 | 1.07 | 4,772 | 51.64% | 503.54M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $23,763 | 0.86 | 6,241 | 14.39% | 255.96M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,441 | 0.76 | 5,165 | 30.79% | 551.91M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $37,843 | 1.04 | 4,154 | 62.29% | 352.84M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $55,837 | 0.47 | 4,974 | 25.3% | 401.67M |
| Finance and Insurance | $75,524 | 0.72 | 3,152 | 68.55% | 654.23M |
| Wholesale Trade | $95,166 | 1 | 3,317 | 12.97% | 928.64M |
| Educational Services | $34,480 | 1.07 | 2,510 | 16.26% | 115.04M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $25,877 | 0.85 | 2,005 | 6.53% | 72.62M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $50,475 | 1.01 | 1,902 | 4.96% | 191.24M |
| Information | $84,811 | 0.46 | 640 | 54.68% | 311.59M |
| Utilities | $111,209 | 0.9 | 266 | 15.91% | 165.09M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $116,137 | 0.07 | 104 | 15.51% | 16.31M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $73,531 | 0.09 | 34 | 50.23% | 11.54M |
Source: Lightcast
Industry Characteristics
Lincoln County
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5,307 | $76,104 | 2.04 | 4.34% | 703.83M |
| Retail Trade | 4,849 | $32,493 | 1.3 | 21.17% | 293.55M |
| Government | 4,274 | $72,748 | 0.91 | 10.64% | 348.27M |
| Construction | 3,980 | $60,291 | 1.72 | 23.57% | 305.6M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,824 | $23,643 | 0.97 | 28.07% | 100.54M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2,785 | $46,729 | 1.22 | 111.25% | 189.5M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2,636 | $31,105 | 1.15 | 13.71% | 94.02M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2,602 | $40,932 | 1.06 | -2.03% | 149.72M |
| Finance and Insurance | 2,391 | $68,242 | 0.93 | 100.86% | 257.33M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,236 | $48,484 | 0.95 | 45.9% | 204.45M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,880 | $57,470 | 0.4 | 9.95% | 125.51M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,726 | $68,177 | 0.56 | 11.3% | 150.36M |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,327 | $82,202 | 1.01 | 34.89% | 228.7M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 828 | $25,736 | 0.93 | -2.28% | 27.17M |
| Educational Services | 690 | $38,879 | 0.72 | 28.39% | 28.25M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 679 | $33,591 | 0.98 | 1.88% | 43.84M |
| Information | 239 | $124,671 | 0.32 | 57.3% | 76.62M |
| Utilities | 163 | $112,273 | 1.36 | 8.4% | 67.55M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 75 | $69,329 | 0.37 | 1.55% | 14.58M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 54 | $183,287 | 0.09 | -9.16% | 11.67M |
Presents the Charlotte Metro economic conditions compared to 10 similar metro areas including the U.S. for the following indicators: population, employment, home value, STEM completions, household income and GDP per capita
Benchmark Scorecard
Private Sector Employment Growth
2022-2023
| Region | % Changeâ–² | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 0.71% |
| 2 | Washington DC | 0.71% |
| 3 | Charlotte | 1.55% |
| 4 | US | 1.68% |
| 5 | Denver | 2.05% |
| 6 | Atlanta | 2.46% |
| 7 | Greenville | 2.49% |
| 8 | Dallas | 2.73% |
| 9 | Kansas City | 2.83% |
| 10 | Raleigh | 3.66% |
| 11 | Austin | 4% |
| 12 | Tampa | 4.02% |
| 13 | Columbus | 4.15% |
| 14 | Nashville | 4.17% |
Source: Census
Population Growth
2022-2023
| Region | % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 3.46% |
| 2 | Austin | 7.7% |
| 3 | Boston | 0.14% |
| 4 | Charlotte | 5.11% |
| 5 | Columbus | 2.01% |
| 6 | Dallas | 5.56% |
| 7 | Denver | 1.55% |
| 8 | Greenville | 4.73% |
| 9 | Kansas City | 1.33% |
| 10 | Nashville | 5.69% |
| 11 | Raleigh | 6.22% |
| 12 | Tampa | 4.65% |
| 13 | Washington DC | -0.66% |
| 14 | US | 1.15% |
Source: Census
25-44 Year-Old Population Growth
2022-2023
| Region | % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 1.42% |
| 2 | Austin | 3.6% |
| 3 | Boston | 0.27% |
| 4 | Charlotte | 1.96% |
| 5 | Columbus | 0.68% |
| 6 | Dallas | 2.38% |
| 7 | Denver | 1.06% |
| 8 | Greenville | -0.7% |
| 9 | Kansas City | 0.84% |
| 10 | Nashville | 2.13% |
| 11 | Raleigh | 2.54% |
| 12 | Tampa | 1.87% |
| 13 | Washington DC | -0.06% |
| 14 | US | 0.82% |
Source: Census
Median Home Value Change
2022-2023
| Region | % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 1.92% |
| 2 | Austin | 4.13% |
| 3 | Boston | 6.13% |
| 4 | Charlotte | 5.32% |
| 5 | Columbus | 2.13% |
| 6 | Dallas | 4.87% |
| 7 | Denver | 4.12% |
| 8 | Greenville | 5.68% |
| 9 | Kansas City | 6.06% |
| 10 | Nashville | 5.81% |
| 11 | Raleigh | 3.62% |
| 12 | Tampa | 4.98% |
| 13 | Washington DC | 3.44% |
| 14 | US | 3.96% |
Lightcast
Median Home Value
2023
| Region | Median Home Value | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $394,100 |
| 2 | Austin | $502,100 |
| 3 | Boston | $654,600 |
| 4 | Charlotte | $406,800 |
| 5 | Columbus | $326,400 |
| 6 | Dallas | $399,300 |
| 7 | Denver | $617,800 |
| 8 | Greenville | $305,100 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $310,700 |
| 10 | Nashville | $450,300 |
| 11 | Raleigh | $452,400 |
| 12 | Tampa | $403,900 |
| 13 | Washington DC | $582,800 |
| 14 | US | $372,600 |
Source: Census
STEM Completions per Capita
2021
| Metro | STEM Completions per 1M People | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 88,453 |
| 2 | Raleigh-Durham | 67,312 |
| 3 | Tampa | 57,776 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | 55,074 |
| 5 | Columbus | 54,480 |
| 6 | Austin | 48,408 |
| 7 | Denver | 48,274 |
| 8 | Greenville-Spartanburg | 46,409 |
| 9 | Nashville | 36,749 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 35,148 |
| 11 | Dallas | 33,570 |
| 12 | Kansas City | 30,249 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 26,138 |
| 14 | U.S. | 5,164 |
Source: Census
Median Household Income
2023
| Region | Median HH Income | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $86,505 |
| 2 | Austin | $98,508 |
| 3 | Boston | $110,697 |
| 4 | Charlotte | $81,262 |
| 5 | Columbus | $77,390 |
| 6 | Dallas | $86,860 |
| 7 | Denver | $103,055 |
| 8 | Greenville | $69,413 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $79,842 |
| 10 | Nashville | $84,685 |
| 11 | Raleigh | $96,096 |
| 12 | Tampa | $72,743 |
| 13 | Washington DC | $121,469 |
| 14 | US | $77,719 |
Source: Census
GDP Per Capita
2022
| Region | GDP Per Capita | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $74,709 |
| 2 | Austin | $84,321 |
| 3 | Boston | $102,618 |
| 4 | Charlotte | $72,793 |
| 5 | Columbus | $67,594 |
| 6 | Dallas | $77,209 |
| 7 | Denver | $84,360 |
| 8 | Greenville | $52,104 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $66,621 |
| 10 | Nashville | $81,670 |
| 11 | Raleigh | $73,315 |
| 12 | Tampa | $58,771 |
| 13 | Washington DC | $91,473 |
| 14 | US | $81,695 |
Source: Census
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