REGIONAL INFORMATION: LAKE NORMAN BY THE NUMBERS
Our lakeside lifestyle and short commute times to Uptown Charlotte have combined to drive a population boom in the north Mecklenburg County communities of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson since the mid-1990s.
During this period, local officials have worked closely with the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and the NC Department of Transportation to extend utility services and improve roadways and Interstate access. These efforts paved the way for significant residential growth.
| Population |
1990 |
2000 |
2006* |
16-year Growth |
|
| Huntersville |
3,014 |
24,960 |
38,796 |
1187% |
|
| Cornelius |
2,581 |
11,969 |
20,449 |
692% |
|
| Davidson |
4,046 |
7,139 |
8,760 |
116% |
|
| Lake Norman Region |
9,641 |
44,046 |
68,005 |
605% |
Source: US Census Bureau; *2006 figure is an estimate
The following chart compares the growth rate of the Lake Norman region with that of the state, county, and the City of Charlotte:
| Population |
1990 |
2000 |
2006* |
16-year Growth |
|
| State of North Carolina |
6,628,637 |
8,049,313 |
8,856,505 |
34% |
|
| Charlotte MSA |
1,024,643 |
1,334,679 |
1,462,636 |
43% |
|
| Mecklenburg County |
511,433 |
695,454 |
827,445 |
62% |
|
| Charlotte |
395,934 |
540,828 |
630,478 |
59% |
|
| Lake Norman Region |
9,641 |
44,068 |
68,005 |
605% |