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North Carolina Sees Fastest Growth Amid Migration Trends

1/29/2026

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North Carolina's population increased by 145,907 residents, reaching 11,197,968, a 1.3% rise, making it the third-fastest growth in the U.S.
This growth is mainly due to domestic migration, while the national growth rate fell to 0.5% amid a drop in net international migration from 2.7 million to 1.3 million.
South Carolina experienced the highest growth at 1.5%, adding approximately 80,000 residents.
The Census Bureau noted that stable birth and death rates, along with reduced international migration, contributed to the overall slowdown in population growth.

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North Carolina's population increased by 145,907 residents, reaching 11,197,968, a 1.3% rise, making it the third-fastest growth in the U.S.
This growth is mainly due to domestic migration, while the national growth rate fell to 0.5% amid a drop in net international migration from 2.7 million to 1.3 million.
South Carolina experienced the highest growth at 1.5%, adding approximately 80,000 residents.
The Census Bureau noted that stable birth and death rates, along with reduced international migration, contributed to the overall slowdown in population growth.