From the United States
Most newcomers to Charlotte are from the U.S.
Though foreign-born immigrants are highly visible, 78% of Charlotte newcomers are transplants from within the U.S. itself.
From which states?
Northern states led by New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania send many people to the Charlotte area. Local nickname: “snowbirds.”
Florida also sends many newcomers, often Northerners who moved there, didn’t like the heat, and came up to the Carolinas. Local nickname: “halfbacks.”
| State | People |
|---|---|
| New York | 13,253 |
| Florida | 8,758 |
| Virginia | 7,785 |
| Georgia | 5,230 |
| New Jersey | 4,542 |
| California | 3,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,227 |
Top seven "donor" states to 9-county Charlotte area, 2006. Charlotte Observer.
