While Raleigh-Durham could—and has—been on the annual list, Charlotte is making impressive strides. It’s the sixth fastest-growing large metro in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2023, the population clocked in at 2.3 million, a 2.9% increase from 2022. In 2024, the population is projected to reach 2.3 million, a 2.4% increase. According to U.S. Census Bureau, Charlotte, a stone’s throw to popular destinations across the border in South Carolina, ranked 15th among the nation’s fastest-growing cities by percentage, and fifth in numeric growth. Charlotte also ranks in the top most “moved-to big cities” in the country, according to the 2023-2024 “Migration Report” delivered by Athens, Georgia-based MoveBuddha.