How Does the New 'Urban Area' Definition Affect North Carolina?

This post details the implications of the definition changes and the changing urban-rural composition of North Carolina's population in general.

Making Sense of the New "Urban Area" Definitions - NC OSBM

The US Census Bureau recently released new definitions of urban areas. What does this change mean for North Carolina?

Making Sense of the New “Urban Area” Definitions

The US Census Bureau reported that there were 6,964,727 people living in 87 urban areas in North Carolina, or about two of every three North ...

15 Things We Learned from the New 2020 Census Data | NC OSBM

The Census Bureau defines concentrated areas of 2,000 or more housing units or about 5,000 or more people as urban while all other areas are ...

Generation Z and an Urbanizing North Carolina

In 1970, more than 50 percent of North Carolina residents lived in a rural area. Urban clusters of small- to medium- sized cities could be found throughout the ...

New era of urbanization in NC to have profound impact on 2024 ...

The urban-rural divide in North Carolina is not just about geography — it has significant implications for public policy. Urban areas like ...

Defining 'urban,' 'rural,' and 'in-between' across the Carolinas Urban ...

In the 32-county region, there are currently 10 urbanized areas and 34 urban clusters. Together, these urban areas encompass 68 percent of the region's ...

Urbanization & Changing Demographics | NC State Extension

Between 2000-2010, rural areas experienced a notable decline in the Non-Hispanic Black population, while urban areas saw large increases. During that same time, ...

Understanding North Carolina's Urban-Rural Divide | Planetizen News

North Carolina cities are thriving, but rural counties are not experiencing the same level of growth. Still, residents in rural areas say the ...

NC's urban growth affecting rural communities - YouTube

New 14K views · 10:03 · Go to channel · Is Raleigh Growing Too Fast ... Rural areas in North Carolina are attracting renewable energy investment.

North Carolina's population shows growing urban-rural divide

Local leaders say the statistics ignore years of work to improve the quality of life there. New housing and highway improvements are under ...

Rural communities learning to reimagine identity as state's economy ...

Rural counties are losing residents right now as urban areas see booming population growth but not space. Between the two most recent dicennial ...

NC's urban growth affecting rural communities - WRAL.com

Thirty years ago, there were 85 counties in North Carolina considered rural. Now, it's down to 78.

New criteria for defining urban, rural areas could impact funding

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2010 Urban Area FAQs - U.S. Census Bureau

... area previously was part of the Virginia Beach, VA-NC urbanized area. The new urbanized areas are: Albany, OR; Arroyo Grande--Grover Beach ...

The Carolinas Urban-Rural Connection

From mountains to river valleys, and big cities to small towns, the Carolinas Urban-Rural Connection study area is full of diverse landscapes, a wealth of ...

U.S. Census Bureau recalculates 'urban' and 'rural' areas - Fortune

Under the new definition, hammered out after the ... “There are many seasonal communities in North Carolina and this change in definition ...

Mission & Vision - NC Rural Center

We operate with the core belief that our rural communities have inherent cultural value and are vital to the overall economic health of our state.

NC General Statutes - Chapter 160B Article 2

The resolution shall take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year next occurring after its adoption. (1973, c. 537, s. 1.) § 160B‑6. Definition of urban ...

Urban and rural areas and geographic regions in North Carolina ...

... areas (defined as <50% population in a census tract living in an urbanized area) and the blue areas indicate urban-designated areas (50% or more of the ...