One of APC’s primary markets, the Charlotte region, grew exponentially over 2021 and is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing regions in 2022. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Charlotte increased its population by 1.1%. This growth ranks Charlotte as the 7th fastest-growing metro region in the area. According to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, this growth correlates to approximately 84 people moving to the Charlotte region a day.
This increase in population in the Charlotte region correlated as expected to the dense population hub of Mecklenburg County. In 2021, Mecklenburg County alone saw a growth rate of .4% as the county added 3,936 people o the population.
Breakdown: How the Charlotte Region Grew Exponentially
If you would like to learn more about how the Charlotte region grew exponentially over 2021 and how this region’s increase impacted the IT hiring industry, APC referenced this effect in our State of Tech Hiring 2022 article. At APC, we love having three of our primary markets among the top 15 U.S. cities for employment growth. So if you’re an experienced IT staffing professional looking to jump-start your career in these booming APC markets, we’re happy to help you elevate your career to the next step. Visit our job board and let us help you find the right position for your needs.
Kristen Burgess is the Marketing Specialist at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. She has five years’ experience in curating content for digital platforms, social media contributions, and supporting marketing campaigns and strategies. Before joining the APC wolfpack, she worked in digital marketing for software as a service, giving her keen insight into the types of professionals APC hires today. In addition, she likes to stay up-to-date on the most relevant trends within the technology industry through thought-provoking podcasts and newsletters while paying attention to industry leaders’ trends. In her spare time, she serves on the Management Team and helps craft communications for the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties.
