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The Greater Triangle* offers more of all the things you look for in a community. It is home to Research Triangle Park, state government, healthcare systems and some of the best schools and universities in the nation, making it an attractive place to live, work and play. That’s why it’s attracting more business and industry, more research, more families, more entrepreneurs and more workers.

Growing population …

2011 population: 1,534,817 (up 41% from 2000)
2016 projection: 1,725,965 (a 12% increase from 2011)
Wake County (Raleigh) is the second largest county in North Carolina.

Growing wealth …

2010 median household income: $59,493 (up 19% since 2000)
2015 projection: $62,866 (a 6% increase from 2010)
2010 HHs with HH income of $150,000+: 52,262 (up 113% since 2000)
2015 projection: 70,276 (a 34% increase from 2010)

Growing retail & business …

More than 5 million square feet of retail space added from 2005 to 2010
2011 consumer expenditures: $31.5 billion
2016 projection: $37.4 billion (an 18% increase from 2011)
Check out our business section online to find out what’s happening across the Triangle as businesses open, relocate, expand and evolve

Websites of interest:

*Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties

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Market Data The Greater Triangle* offers more of all the things you look for in a community. It is home to Research Triangle Park, state government, healthcare systems and some of the best schools and universities in the nation, making it an attractive place to live, work and play. That’s why it’s attracting more business and industry, more research, more families, more entrepreneurs and more workers. Growing population … 2011 population: 1,534,817 (up 41% from 2000) 2016 projection: 1,725,965 (a 12% increase from 2011) Wake County (Raleigh) is the second largest county in North Carolina. Growing wealth … 2010 median household income: $59,493 (up 19% since 2000) 2015 projection: $62,866 (a 6% increase from 2010) 2010 HHs with HH income of $150,000+: 52,262 (up 113% since 2000) 2015 projection: 70,276 (a 34% increase from 2010) Growing retail & business … More than 5 million square feet of retail space added from 2005 to 2010 2011 consumer expenditures: $31.5 billion 2016 projection: $37.4 billion (an 18% increase from 2011) Check out our business section online to find out what’s happening across the Triangle as businesses open, relocate, expand and evolve Websites of interest: Cary Chamber of Commerce Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Durham Chamber of Commerce Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Research Triangle Park Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce Wake County Economic Development *Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties	#1 Best U.S. City for Business & Careers Excellent schools, low cost of living, low unemployment, and a smart population are just a few of the reasons Forbes.com ranked Raleigh first for jobs. More accolades (PDF file) »

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