Charlotte At A Glance
Population
|
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2008
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2018
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City
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695,995
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985,000
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County
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902,803
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1.3 mil
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MSA
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1.7 mil
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2.4 mil
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100 Mile
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6.9 mil
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9.4 mil
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Facts
- Cost of living below the national average
- City, County and State AAA bond ratings
- Average of 644 airline flights daily
- $14 billion in annual retail sales
- 1st most educated workforce
- 1st America's most livable communities
- 1st top large counties for business recruitment
- 1st top state business climate
- 1st top market for apartment owners
- 2nd economic strength ranking
- 2nd best city for entrepreneurs
- 4th best city for relocating singles
- 5th best city for business
- 6th in number of Fortune 500 headquarters
- 10th most active airport in the U.S.
- 20th largest city
Source: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
