North Carolina's birth rate is declining, data shows
Recent census figures show that the average age of North Carolinians is continuing to increase, mostly due to a decline in the fertility rate.
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Area rural populations grew during pandemic, reversing trend
Most of the seven counties in Northwest North Carolina that lost population in the previous decade saw some growth since the start of the pandemic.
New census figures show Triad cities are growing
The Census Bureau says nine of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the country are in the South. Burlington didn’t make that list. But the Alamance County municipality does sit atop the growth charts for four cities in this region with 50,000 or more people.
Greensboro City Council Mulls Delaying Fall Elections
Greensboro's city council is considering postponing this fall's elections due to delayed census information.
Triad Cities Awaiting Census Data May Delay Elections
The U.S. Census faced severe challenges in 2020. There were natural disasters, a pandemic, earlier deadlines — and the fallout is being felt locally.
The Census Bureau Is Looking For A Few (500,000) Good Temps
Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough to hire the enormous number of workers it needs to carry out the 2020 count.
Documents Shed Light On Decision To Add Census Citizenship Question
Emails and memos show Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross overruled Census Bureau concerns and was urged to exclude noncitizens from census numbers used to reallocate congressional seats.
New Census Data Shows Texas Cities Are Growing Faster Than All Other States
The study found seven of the nation's fastest-growing cities are in Texas, with San Antonio expanding by the greatest number from 2016 to 2017.
North Carolina Among States Suing US Government Over Census Question
North Carolina has joined a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from including a question about citizenship in the 2020 census.
2020 Census Will Ask About Respondents' Citizenship Status
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says the question will help the Justice Department enforce the Voting Rights Act. Opponents say the question will discourage immigrants from being counted.