NC-SC · Metropolitan Statistical Area
How this metro ranks across 15 categories among the 100 largest U.S. metros.
| Category | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Population 2024 | 2,883,370 | #21of 100 |
| Population 2020 | 2,660,329 | #23of 100 |
| Growth 2020–24 | +8.38% | #16of 100 |
| ACS Population | 2,712,818 | #23of 100 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | #58of 100 |
| Median HH Income | $80,201 | #49of 100 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,995 | #33of 100 |
| Median Home Value | $319,400 | #46of 100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,377 | #47of 100 |
| Mean Commute | 26.7 | #36of 100 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | #64of 100 |
| Bachelor's+ | 39.0% | #32of 100 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | #64of 100 |
| Dem Margin '24 | -1.3% | #56of 100 |
| Rep Margin '24 | +1.3% | #45of 100 |