"Charlotte's city population at the 1880 Census grew to 7,084. In 1910, Charlotte surpassed Wilmington to become North Carolina's largest city. Population grew again during World War I, when the U.S. government established Camp Greene north of present-day Wilkinson Boulevard. Many soldiers and suppliers stayed after the war, launching an urban ascent that eventually overtook older city rivals along the Piedmont Crescent. In the 1920 census, Charlotte lost its title as the state's largest city to Winston-Salem, which with a population of 48,395 had 2,077 more people than Charlotte. However, Charlotte regained its status several years later. The city's modern-day"
"Charlotte metropolitan area The Charlotte metropolitan area (also Metrolina, Charlotte Metro, or Charlotte USA) is a metropolitan area/region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte. Located in the Piedmont, it is the largest in the Carolinas, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern region of the United States behind, Miami, Atlanta, and Tampa. The Charlotte metropolitan area is well known for its auto racing history (especially NASCAR). The region is headquarters to 8 Fortune 500 and 7 Fortune 1000 companies including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Sealed Air Corporation, Nucor Steel, and Lowe's"
"North Carolina has nine municipalities with populations of more than 100,000, with 16 municipalities with populations over 50,000 (U.S. Census Bureau 2010 figures): Officially, as drawn from verified US Census Department Statistics, the 15 largest cities in North Carolina are:<br> 1 Charlotte: ""Mecklenburg County"" - population 731,424<br> 2 Raleigh: ""Wake County"" - population 403,892<br> 3 Greensboro: ""Guilford County"" - population 269,666<br> 4 Durham: ""Durham County"" - population 256,330<br> 5 Winston-Salem: ""Forsyth County"" - population 233,123<br> 6 Fayetteville: ""Cumberland County"" - population 200,564<br> 7 Cary: ""Wake County"" - population 135,234<br> 8 Wilmington: ""New Hanover County"" - population 106,476<br> 9 High Point:"
"North Carolina North Carolina () is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th most extensive and the 9th most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second largest banking"
"of ""Top States for Business for 2010"" has recognized North Carolina as the fourth-best state in the nation, behind Texas, Virginia and Colorado. North Carolina is an at-will employment state, meaning employees in the private sector may be dismissed without prior notice or reason. In March 2017, the unemployment rate was 4.9%. Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, continues to experience rapid growth, in large part due to the banking & finance industry. Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the United States (after New York), and is home to Bank of America. The Charlotte metro area is also home to"
"Charlotte, Michigan Charlotte ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,074. It is the county seat of Eaton County. Charlotte is in the central portion of the county, on the boundary between Eaton Township and Carmel Township, though politically independent of both. Interstate 69 serves the city, and connects it to the state capital of Lansing. It is located 21.5 miles (34.6 kilometers) from downtown Lansing. In 1832 George Barnes purchased the land that would become Charlotte from the U.S. Government. Barnes in turn sold the land"
"Score ranked Charlotte the 49th most walkable of the 50 largest cities in the United States. Charlotte's central location between the population centers of the northeast and southeast has made it a transportation focal point and primary distribution center, with two major interstate highways, I-85 and I-77, intersecting near the city's center. The latter highway also connects to the population centers of the Rust Belt. Charlotte's beltway, designated I-485 and simply called ""485"" by local residents, has been under construction for over 20 years, but funding problems have slowed its progress. The final segment was finished in mid-2015. Upon completion,"
"Atlantic states in population, but leads the region in industry and agriculture. North Carolina leads the nation in the production of tobacco, textiles, and furniture. Charlotte, the state's largest city, is a major textile and trade center. According to a Forbes article written in 2013 Employment in the ""Old North State"" has gained many different industry sectors. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) industries in the area surrounding North Carolina's capital have grown 17.9 percent since 2001, placing Raleigh-Cary at No. 5 among the 51 largest metro areas in the country where technology is booming. In 2010, North Carolina's total"
"the state. Cary is the second most populous incorporated town (behind only Gilbert, Arizona) in the United States. According to the US Census Bureau, Cary was the 5th fastest-growing municipality in the United States between September 1, 2006, and September 1, 2007. In 2015 Cary had a low crime rate of 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, had a violent crime rate of 648 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, almost 8 times higher than Cary. Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill make up the three primary metropolitan areas of the Research Triangle metropolitan region."
"Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte (Dioecesis Carolinana), is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the southern United States. It includes of 46 counties in western North Carolina, which are divided into ten vicariates, named for and administered from Albemarle, Asheville, Boone, Gastonia, Greensboro, Hickory, Mecklenburg, Salisbury, Smoky Mountain and Winston-Salem. Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad are the largest metropolitan areas in the diocese. The Charlotte See is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Canonically erected on November 12, 1971, by Pope Paul VI, the diocese took its territories from the"
"for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,283. About 9.3% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. Charlotte, Maine Charlotte is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named for the wife of legislator William Vance. The population was 332 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. As of the census of"
"the United States, as well as flights to Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, and South America. Charlotte's central location between the population centers of the northeast and southeast has made it a transportation focal point and primary distribution center, with two major interstate highways, Interstate 85 (I-85) and I-77, intersecting near the city's center. Charlotte's beltway, designated I-485, has a total circumference of approximately . Within the city, the I-277 loop freeway encircles Charlotte's uptown (usually referred to by its two separate sections, the John Belk Freeway and the Brookshire Freeway) while Charlotte Route 4 links major roads"
"were without power for weeks. Many of the city's Bradford pear trees split apart under the weight of the ice. In August 2015 and in September 2016, the city experienced several days of protests related to the police shootings of Jonathan Ferrell and Keith Scott. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Charlotte lies at an elevation of . Charlotte constitutes most of Mecklenburg County in the Carolina Piedmont. Charlotte center city sits atop a long rise between two creeks, Sugar Creek and Irwin Creek,"
"they often pull tree limbs down onto power lines and make driving hazardous. <section begin=""weather box""/><section end=""weather box""/> The most recent U.S. Census estimate (2014, released in May 2015) showed 809,958 residents living within Charlotte's city limits and 1,012,539 in Mecklenburg County. The combined statistical area, or trade area, of Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia, NC–SC had a population of 2,537,990. Figures from the more comprehensive 2010 census show Charlotte's population density to be 2,457 per square mile (948.7/km²). There are 319,918 housing units at an average density of 1,074.6 per square mile (414.9/km²). According to the 2010 United States Census, the racial composition"
"King Jr. National Historic Park, Road Atlanta, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, and World of Coca-Cola. Charlotte hosts the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Discovery Place Science, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Uptown Mint Museum, Carowinds Amusement Park, Bank of America Headquarters, U.S. National Whitewater Center, and Billy Graham Center. The nearby North Carolina Zoological Park is located in Asheboro in Randolph County, North Carolina in the Uwharrie Mountains and Uwharrie National Forest. At over 500 acres (200 ha), it is the largest walk-through zoo in the world Other cities in the"
"Charlotte, Maine Charlotte is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named for the wife of legislator William Vance. The population was 332 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 332 people, 148 households, and 92 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 256 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% White, 3.0%"
"metro area, with 888,000 new residents. Based on U.S. Census data from 2005 to 2015, it tops the 50 largest U.S. cities as the millennial hub. It is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. It is the third-fastest-growing major city in the United States. It is listed as a ""gamma-minus"" global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Charlotte is the nation's number one tech town. Residents are referred to as ""Charlotteans"". Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, which"
"Charlottesville, Virginia Charlottesville, colloquially known as C'ville and officially named the City of Charlottesville, is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2016, an estimated 46,912 people lived within the city limits. It is the county seat of Albemarle County, which surrounds the city, though the two are separate legal entities. This means a resident will list Charlottesville as both their county and city on official paperwork. It is named after the British Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Charlottesville with Albemarle County for statistical purposes, bringing its population to approximately"
"is home to six Fortune 500 companies, including 21st-ranked Bank of America. Wachovia, a former Fortune 500 company, had its headquarters in Charlotte until it was acquired by Wells Fargo for $15.1 billion. Wells Fargo maintains the majority of the former company's operations in Charlotte. The Federal Reserve approved the merger on October 12, 2008. Goodrich Corporation, a former Fortune 500 company, had its headquarters in Charlotte until it was acquired by United Technologies Corporation for $18.4 billion. Charlotte is now the headquarters for UTC Aerospace Systems. Mecklenburg County's largest employer is Atrium Health, with 26,283 employees. This is followed"
"League's All-America City Award. Rock Hill was named by Time magazine as one of the top 50 places to live in the USA FOR 2018 Rock Hill, South Carolina Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina, United States and the fifth-largest city in the state. It is also the fourth-largest city of the Charlotte metropolitan area, behind Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia (all located in North Carolina, unlike Rock Hill). As of the 2010 Census, the population was 66,154. In 2016, the population had increased to 72,937. The city is located approximately south of Charlotte and approximately"
"Charlotte, North Carolina. Bank of America is headquartered there, and Wells Fargo has maintained much of the operation of Wachovia after acquiring it in 2008. Charlotte is also home to many other major corporations including Lowe's, Duke Energy, Family Dollar, and Chiquita Brands International. Jobs at automotive manufacturing plants in U.S. have declined in cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, and St. Louis, while lower wage, non-unionized work forces in the American South have attracted foreign manufacturers. Automobile manufacturers BMW, Toyota, Mercedes, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and Volkswagen have opened plants in states such as Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee,"
"mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Charlotte has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated ""Cfa"" on climate maps. Charlotte, Texas Charlotte is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,715 at the 2010 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for Charlotte Simmons, the daughter of Dr. Charles Simmons, who aided in the development of Atascosa County. Charlotte is located at (28.860624, -98.707571). This is south of downtown San Antonio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of"
"Gastonia, North Carolina Gastonia is the largest city in and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the second largest satellite city of the Charlotte area, behind Concord. The population was 71,741 at the 2010 Census. In 2016, the population had increased to 75,536. Gastonia is the 13th largest city in North Carolina. It is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, officially designated the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Gastonia has experienced steady growth, with a population increase between 2000 and 2010 of nearly 8.2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Gastonia is named for"
"Charlotte, New York Charlotte is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 1,729. Charlotte is centrally located in the county, north of Jamestown and south of Dunkirk. The area was first settled around 1809. The town of Charlotte was founded in 1829 from a division of the town of Gerry. In 1900, the population was 1,406. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. New York State Route 60 is a major north-south route near the west town"
"ranked by passenger traffic and 6th by aircraft movements. It was also the 7th busiest airport in the world ranked by aircraft movements However, Charlotte is the largest airport in the United States without any nonstop service to Asia, and it only ranks 19th by international passenger traffic. The airport serves as a major gateway to the Caribbean Islands. CLT covers 5,558 acres (2,249 ha) of land. The city received Works Progress Administration funding to establish Charlotte's first municipal airport; the airport was, at the time, the largest single WPA project, incorporating a terminal, hangar, beacon tower and three runways."
"the Charlotte area and the 6th busiest in the country. In April 2007, Charlotte was the fastest growing airport in the US. The airport went on to surpass its sister US Airways hub in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as one of the 30 busiest airports in the world in terms of passenger traffic. A new terminal to the northwest of the center of the airport will be built in the near future, possibly as a Caribbean/Latin America international terminal. CLT is also supplemented by regional airports in Concord, Gastonia, Hickory, Monroe, Statesville, in North Carolina, as well as Rock Hill in South"
"Charlotte, Iowa Charlotte ( ) is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 394 at the 2010 census. Charlotte was platted in 1871; a post office already been established there in 1853. The town was named for the first postmaster's wife, Charlotte Gilmore. Charlotte's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.961163, -90.469704. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. As of the census of 2010, there were 394 people, 156 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was"
"decade. Numerous residential units continue to be built uptown, including over 20 skyscrapers under construction, recently completed, or in the planning stage. Many new restaurants, bars and clubs now operate in the Uptown area. Several projects are transforming the Midtown Charlotte/Elizabeth area. In 2013, ""Forbes"" named Charlotte among its list of Best Places for Business and Careers. Charlotte was listed as the 20th largest city in the US, and the 60th fastest growing city in the US between 2000 and 2008. The Charlotte region is home to many annual festivals and special events. The Carolina Renaissance Festival operates on Saturdays"
"addition, there are various private training colleges in the city. Charlottetown Charlottetown (; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of King George III of the United Kingdom, Charlottetown was originally an unincorporated town that incorporated as a city in 1855. It was famously the site of the Charlottetown Conference in 1864, the first gathering of Canadian and Maritime statesmen to debate the proposed Maritime Union and the more persuasive British North American Union, now known as"
"Charlotte, Texas Charlotte is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,715 at the 2010 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for Charlotte Simmons, the daughter of Dr. Charles Simmons, who aided in the development of Atascosa County. Charlotte is located at (28.860624, -98.707571). This is south of downtown San Antonio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 514 households, and 401 families residing in the city."
"Charlotte, Tennessee Charlotte is a town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,235 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dickson County. This town is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. Charlotte was established in 1808 as the county seat for Dickson County, which had been created in 1803. The town was named for Charlotte Reeves Robertson, the wife of General James Robertson, who played prominent roles in the settlement of Middle Tennessee. Charlotte was officially incorporated in 1837. On May 30, 1830, a tornado destroyed most of downtown Charlotte. The roof of the"
"the city of Charlotte in North Carolina. The city sits at an elevation of around above sea level. It is located approximately from the Atlantic Ocean and from the Blue Ridge Mountains. The northern limits of the city reside along Lake Wylie, a large man-made reservoir. Rock Hill consists of numerous neighborhoods, some of which were independent towns and communities at one time that were later annexed into Rock Hill city limits. Rock Hill has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons, characterized by hot humid summers and cool dry winters. The city itself is part of the USDA"
"Charlotte Research Institute Campus, Center City Campus, and the main campus, located in University City. The main campus sits on 1,000 wooded acres with approximately 85 buildings about from Uptown Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is the largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte region, which is the second-largest banking center in the United States. The University has experienced rapid enrollment growth of 33.4% over the past 10 years, making it the fastest-growing institution in the UNC System, and contributing to more than 50% of the system's growth since 2009. The city of Charlotte had sought a public university since 1871"