County Profiles for Western North Carolina

Volume I: Alexander-Davie

2009

Source: North Carolina Department of Commerce

Alexander County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 38,588 0.6%2009 Total Population 37,435 1.2%2000 Total Population 33,603July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 37,316July 2009 Certified Population Growth 3,911July 2009 Certified Net Migration 2,880

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 2,474 7.4%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 3,318 9.9%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 851 2.5%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 26,960 80.2%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 412009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 9,751 26.0%2009 Total Pop 20-29 4,032 10.8%2009 Total Pop 30-39 5,380 14.4%2009 Total Pop 40-49 5,942 15.9%2009 Total Pop 50-59 5,183 13.8%2009 Total Pop 60+ 7,147 19.1%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 23 . . Worker Mode, Base 17,999Workers Not Working at Home 17,546 Work at Home 453Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 596 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 14,755Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 2,192 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 2,281Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 2,691 Bus/Trolley Bus 0Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 2,635 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 3,012 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 1,176 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 2,653 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 455 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 390 Motorcycle 9Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,009 Bicycle 13Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 397 Walked 298Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 340 Other Means 190

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 9,142 50.8%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 8,696 48.3%Worked Outside State of Residence 161 0.9%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 5,4922010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4502010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 36.8%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 18,868 73.1%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 2,662 10.3%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 16,338 4.1%2009 Total Housing 15,6972014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $108,143 7.9%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $100,258 19.3%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 11,7142009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,8812009 Total Households 14,5952000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1978

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $57,864 4.9%2009 Median Family Income $55,153 20.8%2000 Median Family Income $45,6432014 Median Household Income $49,243 4.3%2009 Median Household Income $47,207 22.2%2000 Median Household Income $38,6222009 Median Disposable Income $37,1412009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.5%2014 Per Capita Income $22,068 2.3%2009 Per Capita Income $21,579 16.6%2000 Per Capita Income $18,5072000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 2,8212000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 8.5%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 15,136 15,1872010Q3 Unemployment 2,109 2,5262010Q3 Unemployment Rate 12.2% 14.3%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 25 1532010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $0.5 $14.4Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 89 321Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 2 1

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 8,621 8,785 $523 $533Total Government 53 53 $793 $810Total Private Industry 5,913 6,693 $483 $507Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 27 28 $755 $791Construction 218 224 $430 $506Manufacturing 3,338 3,462 $529 $556Wholesale Trade 124 128 $562 $588Retail Trade 672 702 $407 $442Transportation and Warehousing 172 172 $599 $616Information 32 32 $500 $434Finance and Insurance 176 171 $733 $658Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 22 22 $232 $613Professional and Technical Services 255 246 $578 $649Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 41 42 $510 $646Administrative and Waste Services 206 191 $344 $378Educational Services 0 9 . $1,414Health Care and Social Assistance 0 572 . $471Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 45 68 $255 $250Accommodation and Food Services 490 517 $206 $212Other Services Ex. Public Admin 134 139 $399 $412Public Administration 3 4 $570 $561Unclassified 11 17 $1,636 $954

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 8 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $195.92010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 569 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1962010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 72 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $999,366

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.6050 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 29FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $120.7 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 9072011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 63 2009 Number of Physicians 15Annual Snowfall 9 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 4.0Average Annual Temperature 60 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 31.9Average Annual High Temperature 68 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 1.6Average Annual Low Temperature 43 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 4.8

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Alleghany County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 11,426 0.4%2009 Total Population 11,222 0.5%2000 Total Population 10,677July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 11,258July 2009 Certified Population Growth 575July 2009 Certified Net Migration 894

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 640 6.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 10,037 94.0%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 472009 Median Age 462000 Median Age 432009 Total Pop 0-19 2,377 21.2%2009 Total Pop 20-29 969 8.6%2009 Total Pop 30-39 1,402 12.5%2009 Total Pop 40-49 1,579 14.1%2009 Total Pop 50-59 1,753 15.6%2009 Total Pop 60+ 3,142 28.0%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 24 . . Worker Mode, Base 5,042Workers Not Working at Home 4,890 Work at Home 152Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 306 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 3,721Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 713 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,017Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 967 Bus/Trolley Bus 18Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 734 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 681 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 154 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 499 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 102 Taxicab 9Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 59 Motorcycle 6Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 313 Bicycle 0Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 109 Walked 94Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 253 Other Means 25

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 3,907 77.5%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 781 15.5%Worked Outside State of Residence 354 7.0%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 1,4842010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4322010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 41.2%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 6,107 72.5%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 1,093 13.0%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 7,385 0.9%2009 Total Housing 7,3172014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $134,715 7.7%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $125,058 44.8%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 3,9122009 Renter Occupied Housing 1,0592009 Total Households 4,9712000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1975

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $50,830 6.2%2009 Median Family Income $47,876 25.9%2000 Median Family Income $38,0172014 Median Household Income $37,826 3.3%2009 Median Household Income $36,611 25.9%2000 Median Household Income $29,0752009 Median Disposable Income $29,5402009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 1.0%2014 Per Capita Income $22,483 5.2%2009 Per Capita Income $21,370 20.8%2000 Per Capita Income $17,6912000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 1,8042000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 17.2%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 4,283 4,3272010Q3 Unemployment 432 5552010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.2% 11.4%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 40 28Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 2 1

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 3,021 3,432 $481 $474Total Government 365 369 $491 $472Total Private Industry 1,479 2,306 $441 $446Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 166 202 $391 $430Manufacturing 502 520 $507 $524Wholesale Trade 33 0 $768 .Retail Trade 281 295 $350 $394Transportation and Warehousing 30 97 $682 $794Information 25 18 $556 $649Finance and Insurance 75 74 $741 $717Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 17 16 $391 $418Professional and Technical Services 38 48 $694 $698Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 0 0 . .Educational Services 274 268 $414 $381Health Care and Social Assistance 41 581 $735 $465Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 72 184 $607 $409Accommodation and Food Services 217 281 $186 $190Other Services Ex. Public Admin 59 75 $447 $459Public Administration 9 9 $521 $520Unclassified 5 7 $1,215 $799

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 6 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $61.62010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 311 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1352010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 17 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $456,529

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.4300 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 11FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $57.5 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 4632011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 46 2009 Number of Physicians 12Annual Snowfall 15 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 10.7Average Annual Temperature 61 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 44.5Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 0.9Average Annual Low Temperature 45 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 4.5

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Anson County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 24,909 ( 0.4%)2009 Total Population 25,381 0.1%2000 Total Population 25,275July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 25,193July 2009 Certified Population Growth -82July 2009 Certified Net Migration -354

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 6,660 26.4%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 687 2.7%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 17,928 70.9%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 402009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 6,380 25.1%2009 Total Pop 20-29 3,300 13.0%2009 Total Pop 30-39 3,461 13.6%2009 Total Pop 40-49 3,704 14.6%2009 Total Pop 50-59 3,376 13.3%2009 Total Pop 60+ 5,160 20.3%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 28 . . Worker Mode, Base 9,805Workers Not Working at Home 9,594 Work at Home 211Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 418 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 7,514Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 1,037 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,839Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 1,309 Bus/Trolley Bus 9Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 1,507 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 1,161 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 414 Railroad 3Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,250 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 264 Taxicab 9Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 292 Motorcycle 7Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 979 Bicycle 12Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 639 Walked 97Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 324 Other Means 104

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 5,838 59.5%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 3,688 37.6%Worked Outside State of Residence 279 2.8%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 3,8172010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,2692010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 55.0%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 4002008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 3,3882009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 13,000 74.5%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 1,774 10.2%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 10,630 1.0%2009 Total Housing 10,5202014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $96,012 16.5%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $82,404 36.5%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 6,8612009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,2262009 Total Households 9,0872000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1971

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $48,572 10.1%2009 Median Family Income $44,132 22.7%2000 Median Family Income $35,9802014 Median Household Income $38,807 6.3%2009 Median Household Income $36,493 22.3%2000 Median Household Income $29,8422009 Median Disposable Income $29,8022009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 1.2%2014 Per Capita Income $19,220 6.3%2009 Per Capita Income $18,076 21.7%2000 Per Capita Income $14,8532000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 4,2352000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 17.8%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 8,780 8,6172010Q3 Unemployment 1,171 1,4992010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.8% 14.8%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 852010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $5.5Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . 69Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 1

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 7,235 7,544 $559 $564Total Government 487 490 $500 $561Total Private Industry 3,904 3,602 $563 $579Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 50 51 $1,385 $1,216Construction 193 216 $622 $664Manufacturing 1,378 1,329 $591 $609Wholesale Trade 324 447 $675 $670Retail Trade 704 811 $399 $415Transportation and Warehousing 203 221 $713 $755Information 35 36 $744 $880Finance and Insurance 90 103 $1,111 $657Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 31 34 $306 $286Professional and Technical Services 0 0 . .Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 259 267 $545 $489Educational Services 0 0 . .Health Care and Social Assistance 555 0 $452 .Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0 0 . .Accommodation and Food Services 0 0 . .Other Services Ex. Public Admin 122 125 $449 $502Public Administration 446 448 $473 $537Unclassified 0 4 . $416

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 3 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $114.52010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 432 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1892010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 29 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $605,774

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.7670 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 52FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $98.9 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 7842011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 52 2009 Number of Physicians 17Annual Snowfall 5 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 6.7Average Annual Temperature 59 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 53.6Average Annual High Temperature 72 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 1.6Average Annual Low Temperature 48 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 4.4

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Ashe County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 27,200 0.6%2009 Total Population 26,413 0.9%2000 Total Population 24,384July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 26,491July 2009 Certified Population Growth 2,107July 2009 Certified Net Migration 2,379

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,038 4.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 23,346 95.7%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 462009 Median Age 452000 Median Age 422009 Total Pop 0-19 5,696 21.6%2009 Total Pop 20-29 2,418 9.2%2009 Total Pop 30-39 3,262 12.3%2009 Total Pop 40-49 3,912 14.8%2009 Total Pop 50-59 4,236 16.0%2009 Total Pop 60+ 6,889 26.1%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 27 . . Worker Mode, Base 11,082Workers Not Working at Home 10,511 Work at Home 571Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 316 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 8,448Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 978 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,774Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 1,700 Bus/Trolley Bus 0Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 1,733 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 1,591 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 613 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,182 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 221 Taxicab 2Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 334 Motorcycle 6Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 976 Bicycle 0Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 479 Walked 115Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 388 Other Means 166

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 8,288 74.8%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 2,545 23.0%Worked Outside State of Residence 249 2.2%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 3,1782010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5122010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 57.9%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 14,344 73.1%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 2,631 13.4%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 15,806 4.4%2009 Total Housing 15,1462014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $146,930 6.6%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $137,791 58.7%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 9,4262009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,2702009 Total Households 11,6962000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1977

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $47,780 8.2%2009 Median Family Income $44,167 23.4%2000 Median Family Income $35,7972014 Median Household Income $37,607 4.9%2009 Median Household Income $35,847 24.5%2000 Median Household Income $28,8002009 Median Disposable Income $28,6892009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 1.3%2014 Per Capita Income $21,384 6.6%2009 Per Capita Income $20,056 22.1%2000 Per Capita Income $16,4292000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 3,2462000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 13.5%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 11,270 11,7392010Q3 Unemployment 1,211 1,5082010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.7% 11.4%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 72 .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 1 1

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 6,992 7,583 $540 $539Total Government 770 739 $675 $651Total Private Industry 5,255 5,756 $507 $519Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 448 627 $477 $538Manufacturing 1,229 1,307 $705 $662Wholesale Trade 218 237 $766 $777Retail Trade 1,023 1,069 $377 $396Transportation and Warehousing 51 50 $671 $712Information 86 89 $643 $629Finance and Insurance 208 207 $730 $734Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 55 80 $327 $440Professional and Technical Services 0 77 . $473Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 58 0 $309 .Educational Services 678 639 $662 $629Health Care and Social Assistance 1,249 1,259 $510 $562Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 24 56 $287 $314Accommodation and Food Services 522 622 $196 $211Other Services Ex. Public Admin 165 153 $448 $476Public Administration 6 5 $597 $606Unclassified 7 18 $583 $626

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 4 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $238.82010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 599 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 3162010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 22 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $755,573

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.4250 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 20FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $162.4 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 8892011 Tier designation 2

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 50 2009 Number of Physicians 24Annual Snowfall 30 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 9.1Average Annual Temperature 58 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 49.8Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 2.3Average Annual Low Temperature 47 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.0

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Avery County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 18,258 0.0%2009 Total Population 18,245 0.7%2000 Total Population 17,167July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 18,303July 2009 Certified Population Growth 1,136July 2009 Certified Net Migration 1,280

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 836 4.9%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 16,331 95.1%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 422009 Median Age 412000 Median Age 392009 Total Pop 0-19 3,851 21.1%2009 Total Pop 20-29 2,349 12.9%2009 Total Pop 30-39 2,732 15.0%2009 Total Pop 40-49 2,637 14.5%2009 Total Pop 50-59 2,580 14.1%2009 Total Pop 60+ 4,096 22.4%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 23 . . Worker Mode, Base 7,049Workers Not Working at Home 6,783 Work at Home 266Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 456 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 5,126Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 903 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,376Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 1,035 Bus/Trolley Bus 16Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 1,071 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 776 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 396 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 1,049 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 182 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 154 Motorcycle 0Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 436 Bicycle 2Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 169 Walked 230Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 156 Other Means 33

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 5,004 71.0%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 1,929 27.4%Worked Outside State of Residence 116 1.6%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 2,2882010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4942010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 46.5%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1942008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 1,0112009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 9,888 74.9%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 2,117 16.0%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 13,727 1.1%2009 Total Housing 13,5832014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $121,566 5.3%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $115,476 46.3%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 5,5742009 Renter Occupied Housing 1,3512009 Total Households 6,9252000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1981

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $47,225 6.0%2009 Median Family Income $44,568 21.8%2000 Median Family Income $36,5982014 Median Household Income $37,955 2.5%2009 Median Household Income $37,046 21.0%2000 Median Household Income $30,6132009 Median Disposable Income $29,8672009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 1.0%2014 Per Capita Income $19,903 4.9%2009 Per Capita Income $18,979 25.1%2000 Per Capita Income $15,1762000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 2,3452000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 15.3%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 8,558 8,6852010Q3 Unemployment 701 8372010Q3 Unemployment Rate 7.6% 8.8%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 1 1

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 6,526 8,177 $481 $556Total Government 448 455 $493 $510Total Private Industry 4,633 6,119 $429 $527Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 353 455 $515 $545Manufacturing 135 179 $438 $472Wholesale Trade 0 0 . .Retail Trade 861 851 $392 $408Transportation and Warehousing 152 166 $660 $673Information 23 81 $847 $1,188Finance and Insurance 77 81 $723 $761Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 198 170 $442 $458Professional and Technical Services 0 0 . .Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 100 131 $483 $451Educational Services 221 230 $603 $601Health Care and Social Assistance 1,035 2,145 $465 $657Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 198 396 $639 $566Accommodation and Food Services 1,058 970 $282 $299Other Services Ex. Public Admin 261 300 $325 $346Public Administration 402 408 $478 $485Unclassified 7 11 $676 $595

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 1 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $88.52010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 594 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 2412010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 16 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $367,382

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.3700 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 19FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $168.2 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 5062011 Tier designation 2

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 48 2009 Number of Physicians 19Annual Snowfall 39 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 10.4Average Annual Temperature 56 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 71.6Average Annual High Temperature 70 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 2.7Average Annual Low Temperature 48 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 9.3

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Buncombe County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 248,546 1.3%2009 Total Population 233,364 1.3%2000 Total Population 206,330July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 230,421July 2009 Certified Population Growth 24,093July 2009 Certified Net Migration 20,274

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 146,506 71.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,257 0.6%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 58,567 28.4%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 422009 Median Age 412000 Median Age 392009 Total Pop 0-19 54,368 23.3%2009 Total Pop 20-29 27,654 11.9%2009 Total Pop 30-39 30,134 12.9%2009 Total Pop 40-49 34,681 14.9%2009 Total Pop 50-59 34,843 14.9%2009 Total Pop 60+ 51,684 22.1%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 21 . . Worker Mode, Base 99,133Workers Not Working at Home 95,402 Work at Home 3,731Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 2,713 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 78,890Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 10,710 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 12,888Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 16,394 Bus/Trolley Bus 682Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 18,887 Streetcar/Trolley Car 16Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 17,928 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 6,395 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 12,622 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 1,399 Taxicab 115Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 1,509 Motorcycle 116Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 3,370 Bicycle 219Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 1,908 Walked 1,971Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 1,567 Other Means 505

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 88,637 89.4%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 9,331 9.4%Worked Outside State of Residence 1,165 1.2%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 29,8672010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5722010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 54.8%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 2,2432008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 18,1062009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 140,401 85.0%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 44,989 27.2%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 118,230 7.3%2009 Total Housing 110,1922014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $147,167 5.4%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $139,596 36.6%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 69,4872009 Renter Occupied Housing 29,5602009 Total Households 99,0472000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1974

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $60,743 4.5%2009 Median Family Income $58,146 29.2%2000 Median Family Income $45,0112014 Median Household Income $50,577 6.6%2009 Median Household Income $47,450 29.4%2000 Median Household Income $36,6822009 Median Disposable Income $37,3702009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $26,261 4.2%2009 Per Capita Income $25,207 23.7%2000 Per Capita Income $20,3842000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 22,9202000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 11.4%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 110,627 107,9372010Q3 Unemployment 9,008 10,1702010Q3 Unemployment Rate 7.5% 8.6%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 78 1362010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $10.5 $9.8Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 652 941Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 30 30

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 107,619 109,798 $654 $682Total Government 9,134 9,015 $941 $985Total Private Industry 87,753 90,524 $618 $648Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

211 199 $382 $434

Mining 105 106 $812 $721Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 4,539 5,318 $655 $715Manufacturing 10,598 11,028 $886 $875Wholesale Trade 3,333 3,346 $789 $793Retail Trade 14,243 14,637 $414 $441Transportation and Warehousing 739 754 $949 $996Information 1,496 1,550 $863 $806Finance and Insurance 2,685 2,681 $1,115 $1,052Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1,126 1,224 $592 $615Professional and Technical Services 4,344 4,298 $850 $919Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 810 806 $913 $1,001Administrative and Waste Services 5,459 5,677 $471 $477Educational Services 1,722 1,690 $575 $594Health Care and Social Assistance 21,298 20,961 $814 $901Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1,843 2,203 $468 $462Accommodation and Food Services 12,905 13,301 $281 $303Other Services Ex. Public Admin 3,082 3,135 $450 $462Public Administration 6,246 6,411 $778 $816Unclassified 101 214 $795 $781

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 16 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $2,537.82010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 7,614 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 2,4432010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 320 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,038,795

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5250 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 148FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $2,909.1 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 5,8902011 Tier designation 3

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 50 2009 Number of Physicians 838Annual Snowfall 14 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 36.4Average Annual Temperature 58 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 175.4Average Annual High Temperature 66 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 7.0Average Annual Low Temperature 43 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 13.8

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Burke County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 89,110 ( 0.1%)2009 Total Population 89,751 0.1%2000 Total Population 89,148July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 89,653July 2009 Certified Population Growth 505July 2009 Certified Net Migration -1,052

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 48,462 54.4%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 344 0.4%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 40,342 45.3%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 412009 Median Age 402000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 23,143 25.8%2009 Total Pop 20-29 10,178 11.3%2009 Total Pop 30-39 11,837 13.2%2009 Total Pop 40-49 13,684 15.2%2009 Total Pop 50-59 12,583 14.0%2009 Total Pop 60+ 18,326 20.4%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 21 . . Worker Mode, Base 42,214Workers Not Working at Home 41,487 Work at Home 727Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,252 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 34,548Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 4,349 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 5,792Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 8,183 Bus/Trolley Bus 31Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 8,811 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 7,207 Subway/Elevated 16Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 2,534 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 4,805 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 757 Taxicab 47Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 725 Motorcycle 79Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,231 Bicycle 52Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 900 Walked 497Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 733 Other Means 425

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 29,123 69.0%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 12,826 30.4%Worked Outside State of Residence 265 0.6%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 13,5582010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4932010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 40.5%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 5692008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 4,1632009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 44,385 72.2%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 8,707 14.2%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 39,559 0.1%2009 Total Housing 39,5302014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $108,736 11.4%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $97,568 25.7%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 25,7882009 Renter Occupied Housing 8,9992009 Total Households 34,7872000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1974

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $55,543 4.7%2009 Median Family Income $53,068 26.9%2000 Median Family Income $41,8062014 Median Household Income $46,445 4.7%2009 Median Household Income $44,366 24.7%2000 Median Household Income $35,5822009 Median Disposable Income $35,8162009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.5%2014 Per Capita Income $21,348 2.4%2009 Per Capita Income $20,854 19.9%2000 Per Capita Income $17,3972000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9,1322000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 10.7%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 33,074 33,1862010Q3 Unemployment 4,468 5,6372010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.9% 14.5%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 528 1342010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $6.4 $7.7Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 146 529Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 9 16

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 28,110 28,647 $582 $600Total Government 2,438 2,515 $626 $638Total Private Industry 20,165 20,697 $549 $574Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 53 53 $1,128 $966Construction 540 640 $483 $554Manufacturing 7,084 7,022 $646 $678Wholesale Trade 357 439 $658 $695Retail Trade 2,334 2,396 $409 $418Transportation and Warehousing 676 772 $627 $648Information 116 117 $663 $608Finance and Insurance 387 387 $784 $760Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 148 163 $483 $472Professional and Technical Services 494 437 $594 $692Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 61 79 $1,160 $1,348Administrative and Waste Services 668 680 $393 $420Educational Services 39 76 $607 $472Health Care and Social Assistance 4,854 4,960 $600 $636Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 114 148 $266 $242Accommodation and Food Services 1,912 1,991 $215 $218Other Services Ex. Public Admin 453 456 $409 $439Public Administration 2,295 2,369 $618 $628Unclassified 19 27 $1,190 $860

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 13 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $635.92010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,466 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 5692010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 140 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,117,535

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5200 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 73FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $446.2 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 2,6212011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 55 2009 Number of Physicians 186Annual Snowfall 10 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 20.7Average Annual Temperature 60 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 112.3Average Annual High Temperature 68 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.9Average Annual Low Temperature 45 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 8.8

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Cabarrus County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 199,070 2.8%2009 Total Population 173,392 3.1%2000 Total Population 131,063July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 174,255July 2009 Certified Population Growth 43,477July 2009 Certified Net Migration 32,808

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 94,944 72.4%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 875 0.7%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 35,244 26.9%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 382009 Median Age 372000 Median Age 352009 Total Pop 0-19 48,147 27.8%2009 Total Pop 20-29 20,607 11.9%2009 Total Pop 30-39 24,818 14.3%2009 Total Pop 40-49 27,515 15.9%2009 Total Pop 50-59 23,600 13.6%2009 Total Pop 60+ 28,705 16.6%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 27 . . Worker Mode, Base 65,982Workers Not Working at Home 64,477 Work at Home 1,505Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,537 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 54,965Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 5,327 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 8,085Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 8,940 Bus/Trolley Bus 138Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 9,767 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 8,570 Subway/Elevated 5Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 3,931 Railroad 21Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 10,198 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 2,263 Taxicab 73Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 2,698 Motorcycle 108Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 6,784 Bicycle 67Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 3,016 Walked 700Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 1,446 Other Means 315

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 35,032 53.1%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 30,176 45.7%Worked Outside State of Residence 774 1.2%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 33,2072010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5272010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 58.5%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 5512008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 8192009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 94,573 81.7%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 24,000 20.7%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 82,805 14.9%2009 Total Housing 72,0792014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $144,557 5.2%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $137,380 26.1%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 49,3192009 Renter Occupied Housing 16,9092009 Total Households 66,2282000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1979

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $72,608 5.4%2009 Median Family Income $68,867 28.5%2000 Median Family Income $53,5902014 Median Household Income $64,411 6.8%2009 Median Household Income $60,301 30.6%2000 Median Household Income $46,1662009 Median Disposable Income $46,9812009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $28,271 4.0%2009 Per Capita Income $27,196 28.8%2000 Per Capita Income $21,1212000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9,1082000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 7.1%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 75,223 73,8282010Q3 Unemployment 8,067 9,3042010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.7% 11.2%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 291 652010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $84.6 $5.6Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 3,072 145Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 13 13

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 61,053 63,201 $643 $670Total Government 13,158 12,755 $738 $750Total Private Industry 46,143 48,635 $615 $648Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 3,018 3,459 $619 $710Manufacturing 5,814 6,535 $920 $923Wholesale Trade 2,551 2,646 $882 $953Retail Trade 9,844 9,826 $397 $416Transportation and Warehousing 238 242 $917 $963Information 558 607 $737 $765Finance and Insurance 907 927 $884 $869Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 618 698 $576 $585Professional and Technical Services 2,079 2,097 $990 $1,088Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 960 1,010 $851 $903Administrative and Waste Services 3,473 3,570 $510 $517Educational Services 5,742 5,339 $654 $662Health Care and Social Assistance 9,607 9,692 $735 $773Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 2,268 2,777 $1,150 $1,092Accommodation and Food Services 6,770 7,093 $254 $260Other Services Ex. Public Admin 1,684 1,658 $407 $409Public Administration 3,102 3,084 $772 $764Unclassified 67 130 $775 $783

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 51 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $1,527.12010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 4,116 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1,4262010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 183 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,070,911

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.6300 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 116FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $1,915.7 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 4,8492011 Tier designation 3

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 49 2009 Number of Physicians 426Annual Snowfall 6 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 24.4Average Annual Temperature 61 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 105.4Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.3Average Annual Low Temperature 47 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 9.2

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Caldwell County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 81,806 0.3%2009 Total Population 80,688 0.5%2000 Total Population 77,415July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 80,130July 2009 Certified Population Growth 2,714July 2009 Certified Net Migration 1,380

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 47,758 61.7%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 240 0.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 29,417 38.0%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 422009 Median Age 402000 Median Age 382009 Total Pop 0-19 20,414 25.3%2009 Total Pop 20-29 8,427 10.4%2009 Total Pop 30-39 11,068 13.7%2009 Total Pop 40-49 12,504 15.5%2009 Total Pop 50-59 11,675 14.5%2009 Total Pop 60+ 16,600 20.6%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 22 . . Worker Mode, Base 38,970Workers Not Working at Home 38,299 Work at Home 671Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,128 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 31,150Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 4,134 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 6,431Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 6,837 Bus/Trolley Bus 14Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 7,898 Streetcar/Trolley Car 4Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 7,003 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 2,684 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 4,190 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 757 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 663 Motorcycle 35Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,508 Bicycle 11Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 737 Walked 326Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 760 Other Means 328

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 26,932 69.1%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 11,812 30.3%Worked Outside State of Residence 226 0.6%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 12,6782010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4572010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 41.1%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 8392008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 5,8912009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 39,872 70.8%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 6,539 11.6%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 36,900 1.7%2009 Total Housing 36,3002014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $110,317 11.1%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $99,310 24.4%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 24,3352009 Renter Occupied Housing 8,1582009 Total Households 32,4932000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1973

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $53,953 5.5%2009 Median Family Income $51,134 22.3%2000 Median Family Income $41,8022014 Median Household Income $46,029 4.8%2009 Median Household Income $43,906 22.9%2000 Median Household Income $35,7242009 Median Disposable Income $35,4962009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.5%2014 Per Capita Income $21,217 2.5%2009 Per Capita Income $20,703 19.3%2000 Per Capita Income $17,3532000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 8,1612000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 10.7%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 31,446 31,5532010Q3 Unemployment 4,480 5,7242010Q3 Unemployment Rate 12.5% 15.4%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 287 392010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $6.3 $7.7Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . 763Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 2 11

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 24,241 24,746 $557 $577Total Government 1,532 1,528 $660 $659Total Private Industry 18,771 19,395 $530 $554Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

76 86 $364 $451

Mining 7 11 $545 $557Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 596 705 $467 $544Manufacturing 5,464 5,974 $594 $570Wholesale Trade 1,918 2,058 $798 $860Retail Trade 2,851 2,861 $396 $399Transportation and Warehousing 106 112 $849 $883Information 177 190 $739 $752Finance and Insurance 409 414 $779 $734Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 218 148 $451 $390Professional and Technical Services 432 372 $648 $644Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 201 398 $1,646 $1,597Administrative and Waste Services 742 625 $419 $412Educational Services 90 58 $365 $478Health Care and Social Assistance 3,532 3,338 $479 $515Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 96 150 $199 $215Accommodation and Food Services 1,505 1,534 $216 $221Other Services Ex. Public Admin 441 446 $436 $498Public Administration 1,426 1,416 $646 $641Unclassified 13 27 $755 $619

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 3 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $539.42010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,416 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 5402010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 148 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $998,848

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.6599 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 82FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $420.1 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 2,2822011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 51 2009 Number of Physicians 80Annual Snowfall 12 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 10.0Average Annual Temperature 60 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 52.8Average Annual High Temperature 69 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 2.7Average Annual Low Temperature 45 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.4

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Catawba County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 167,948 1.1%2009 Total Population 158,775 1.2%2000 Total Population 141,685July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 157,002July 2009 Certified Population Growth 15,316July 2009 Certified Net Migration 8,977

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 88,811 62.7%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 3,202 2.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,025 0.7%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 48,647 34.3%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 402009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 362009 Total Pop 0-19 41,124 25.9%2009 Total Pop 20-29 18,542 11.7%2009 Total Pop 30-39 22,545 14.2%2009 Total Pop 40-49 24,318 15.3%2009 Total Pop 50-59 22,354 14.1%2009 Total Pop 60+ 29,892 18.8%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 21 . . Worker Mode, Base 73,984Workers Not Working at Home 72,712 Work at Home 1,272Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,933 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 60,374Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 8,165 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 10,669Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 14,368 Bus/Trolley Bus 109Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 16,583 Streetcar/Trolley Car 8Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 13,581 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 3,811 Railroad 20Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 6,519 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 1,179 Taxicab 73Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 983 Motorcycle 47Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 2,334 Bicycle 103Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 1,969 Walked 756Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 1,287 Other Means 553

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 62,459 84.4%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 11,002 14.9%Worked Outside State of Residence 523 0.7%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 24,3382010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4742010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 52.9%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1,1692008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 8,7832009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 85,692 78.7%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 20,239 18.6%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 72,415 5.8%2009 Total Housing 68,4342014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $124,177 6.7%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $116,410 22.5%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 45,0982009 Renter Occupied Housing 17,2082009 Total Households 62,3062000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1977

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $62,877 4.0%2009 Median Family Income $60,482 26.7%2000 Median Family Income $47,7502014 Median Household Income $53,692 4.9%2009 Median Household Income $51,200 26.3%2000 Median Household Income $40,5542009 Median Disposable Income $39,3812009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $25,065 3.5%2009 Per Capita Income $24,220 19.0%2000 Per Capita Income $20,3582000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 12,6882000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9.1%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 63,680 63,8952010Q3 Unemployment 8,391 10,7702010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.6% 14.4%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 733 7662010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $77.6 $1,027.2Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 451 1,309Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 17 31

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 75,834 77,460 $643 $657Total Government 3,729 3,778 $744 $760Total Private Industry 65,658 63,893 $633 $639Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 336 0 $1,804 .Construction 2,516 2,542 $672 $672Manufacturing 20,957 21,613 $689 $690Wholesale Trade 3,696 3,659 $808 $879Retail Trade 9,105 9,349 $421 $431Transportation and Warehousing 3,552 439 $696 $990Information 528 591 $735 $797Finance and Insurance 1,283 1,354 $944 $936Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 482 579 $557 $577Professional and Technical Services 1,574 1,548 $780 $840Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 1,890 1,935 $1,569 $1,278Administrative and Waste Services 3,796 3,658 $427 $469Educational Services 569 572 $632 $615Health Care and Social Assistance 7,945 8,085 $719 $806Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 739 856 $338 $354Accommodation and Food Services 5,762 5,980 $244 $246Other Services Ex. Public Admin 1,476 1,619 $431 $468Public Administration 3,144 3,211 $715 $732Unclassified 39 81 $795 $689

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 84 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $2,313.42010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 4,247 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1,5642010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 462 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,479,139

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5350 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 130FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $1,617.8 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 4,8752011 Tier designation 2

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 67 2009 Number of Physicians 370Annual Snowfall 9 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 23.6Average Annual Temperature 58 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 119.5Average Annual High Temperature 66 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 4.5Average Annual Low Temperature 42 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 8.2

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Cherokee County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 29,487 1.2%2009 Total Population 27,733 1.4%2000 Total Population 24,298July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 27,090July 2009 Certified Population Growth 2,792July 2009 Certified Net Migration 3,318

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 312 1.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 23,986 98.7%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 472009 Median Age 462000 Median Age 442009 Total Pop 0-19 6,136 22.1%2009 Total Pop 20-29 2,461 8.9%2009 Total Pop 30-39 3,158 11.4%2009 Total Pop 40-49 3,621 13.1%2009 Total Pop 50-59 4,330 15.6%2009 Total Pop 60+ 8,027 28.9%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 24 . . Worker Mode, Base 10,004Workers Not Working at Home 9,690 Work at Home 314Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 453 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 7,758Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 1,506 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 1,660Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 1,691 Bus/Trolley Bus 7Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 1,994 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 1,348 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 294 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 909 Ferryboat 7Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 164 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 223 Motorcycle 3Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 463 Bicycle 2Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 182 Walked 176Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 463 Other Means 77

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 8,132 81.3%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 611 6.1%Worked Outside State of Residence 1,261 12.6%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 3,5982010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4242010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 58.5%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1522008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 1,8502009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 15,813 77.3%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 2,487 12.2%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 17,815 7.7%2009 Total Housing 16,5492014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $136,833 8.7%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $125,892 66.7%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 10,0142009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,2432009 Total Households 12,2572000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1982

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $44,442 5.8%2009 Median Family Income $42,020 23.8%2000 Median Family Income $33,9522014 Median Household Income $35,125 2.4%2009 Median Household Income $34,318 23.7%2000 Median Household Income $27,7442009 Median Disposable Income $28,3312009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 1.1%2014 Per Capita Income $20,592 5.4%2009 Per Capita Income $19,536 23.5%2000 Per Capita Income $15,8142000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 3,6792000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 15.3%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 8,576 9,0042010Q3 Unemployment 1,204 1,5422010Q3 Unemployment Rate 12.3% 14.6%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . 902010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . $1.8Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . 83Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 2

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 7,506 7,585 $524 $541Total Government 1,369 1,381 $631 $663Total Private Industry 3,941 4,364 $453 $464Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 36 37 $1,489 $1,179Construction 0 479 . $621Manufacturing 713 733 $580 $609Wholesale Trade 109 102 $624 $669Retail Trade 1,320 1,397 $380 $403Transportation and Warehousing 46 47 $785 $852Information 98 104 $579 $571Finance and Insurance 215 220 $775 $737Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 108 105 $380 $401Professional and Technical Services 470 132 $582 $570Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 18 19 $701 $673Administrative and Waste Services 91 100 $452 $502Educational Services 669 657 $629 $662Health Care and Social Assistance 0 0 . .Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 18 33 $215 $214Accommodation and Food Services 668 819 $229 $226Other Services Ex. Public Admin 101 101 $415 $430Public Administration 619 640 $572 $620Unclassified 13 20 $841 $749

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 4 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $441.02010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 675 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 3342010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 29 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,320,393

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.3850 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 26FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $213.4 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 1,0272011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 46 2009 Number of Physicians 31Annual Snowfall 6 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 11.6Average Annual Temperature 59 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 78.7Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.0Average Annual Low Temperature 48 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 9.3

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Clay County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 11,731 1.9%2009 Total Population 10,663 2.1%2000 Total Population 8,775July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 10,538July 2009 Certified Population Growth 1,763July 2009 Certified Net Migration 2,080

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 206 2.3%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 8,569 97.7%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 532009 Median Age 512000 Median Age 472009 Total Pop 0-19 1,927 18.1%2009 Total Pop 20-29 824 7.7%2009 Total Pop 30-39 1,116 10.5%2009 Total Pop 40-49 1,362 12.8%2009 Total Pop 50-59 1,975 18.5%2009 Total Pop 60+ 3,459 32.4%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 26 . . Worker Mode, Base 3,696Workers Not Working at Home 3,596 Work at Home 100Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 128 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 2,900Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 432 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 636Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 635 Bus/Trolley Bus 6Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 654 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 493 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 212 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 445 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 52 Taxicab 0Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 55 Motorcycle 9Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 202 Bicycle 0Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 89 Walked 36Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 199 Other Means 9

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 1,907 51.6%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 919 24.9%Worked Outside State of Residence 870 23.5%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 1,3402010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4822010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 55.7%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 6,710 80.2%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 1,412 16.9%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 7,902 11.6%2009 Total Housing 7,0792014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $172,142 9.3%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $157,459 72.8%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 4,1022009 Renter Occupied Housing 7822009 Total Households 4,8842000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1980

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $51,226 8.4%2009 Median Family Income $47,273 24.4%2000 Median Family Income $37,9962014 Median Household Income $40,927 5.1%2009 Median Household Income $38,952 24.9%2000 Median Household Income $31,1872009 Median Disposable Income $31,2602009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.8%2014 Per Capita Income $23,306 4.3%2009 Per Capita Income $22,350 22.7%2000 Per Capita Income $18,2212000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 9912000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 11.4%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 4,214 4,2622010Q3 Unemployment 432 5402010Q3 Unemployment Rate 9.3% 11.2%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation . .2010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) . .Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs . .Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 0 0

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 1,865 1,949 $478 $503Total Government 297 308 $698 $707Total Private Industry 744 1,216 $458 $445Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 0 0 $0 $0Construction 186 219 $483 $538Manufacturing 0 0 . .Wholesale Trade 0 0 . .Retail Trade 414 420 $418 $425Transportation and Warehousing 25 24 $729 $805Information 17 17 $395 $384Finance and Insurance 46 40 $600 $607Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 8 13 $216 $438Professional and Technical Services 31 32 $728 $1,062Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 $0 $0Administrative and Waste Services 20 25 $324 $399Educational Services 230 235 $679 $688Health Care and Social Assistance 0 250 . $427Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0 10 . $262Accommodation and Food Services 0 166 . $244Other Services Ex. Public Admin 18 18 $513 $489Public Administration 42 49 $787 $751Unclassified 5 6 $807 $825

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 3 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $115.42010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 257 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1112010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 10 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $1,039,952

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.3250 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 7FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $52.0 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 2462011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 51 2009 Number of Physicians 6Annual Snowfall 6 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 5.8Average Annual Temperature 62 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 47.3Average Annual High Temperature 72 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.9Average Annual Low Temperature 50 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.8

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Cleveland County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 99,644 0.1%2009 Total Population 98,932 0.3%2000 Total Population 96,287July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 98,628July 2009 Certified Population Growth 2,411July 2009 Certified Net Migration 664

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 0 0.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 42,838 44.5%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 973 1.0%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 52,476 54.5%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 402009 Median Age 392000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 26,774 27.1%2009 Total Pop 20-29 11,099 11.2%2009 Total Pop 30-39 12,910 13.0%2009 Total Pop 40-49 14,646 14.8%2009 Total Pop 50-59 13,755 13.9%2009 Total Pop 60+ 19,748 20.0%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 24 . . Worker Mode, Base 43,976Workers Not Working at Home 43,102 Work at Home 874Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 1,495 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 35,947Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 5,032 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 6,025Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 7,424 Bus/Trolley Bus 1Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 7,581 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 6,577 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 2,717 Railroad 0Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 5,076 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 810 Taxicab 44Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 1,140 Motorcycle 72Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 2,534 Bicycle 29Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 1,760 Walked 721Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 956 Other Means 263

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 29,530 67.2%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 12,361 28.1%Worked Outside State of Residence 2,085 4.7%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 15,9972010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4502010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 50.9%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 1,6512008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 8,8802009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 50,764 76.4%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 9,690 14.6%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 43,553 0.7%2009 Total Housing 43,2442014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $140,839 18.0%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $119,377 53.9%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 27,8562009 Renter Occupied Housing 10,3272009 Total Households 38,1832000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1974

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $52,957 3.2%2009 Median Family Income $51,339 22.4%2000 Median Family Income $41,9272014 Median Household Income $44,226 2.3%2009 Median Household Income $43,247 22.5%2000 Median Household Income $35,2942009 Median Disposable Income $35,1542009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.3%2014 Per Capita Income $21,032 1.7%2009 Per Capita Income $20,687 18.9%2000 Per Capita Income $17,3952000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 12,4462000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 13.3%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 41,396 42,9852010Q3 Unemployment 5,539 7,3492010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.8% 14.6%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 372 5642010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $292.4 $19.8Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 41 997Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 7 13

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 30,559 30,463 $602 $619Total Government 4,876 4,895 $662 $683Total Private Industry 18,650 18,648 $596 $597Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

0 0 . .

Mining 0 0 . .Utilities 26 31 $1,775 $1,338Construction 1,171 1,226 $641 $621Manufacturing 4,845 5,107 $890 $863Wholesale Trade 1,120 1,168 $649 $682Retail Trade 3,631 3,780 $473 $481Transportation and Warehousing 2,048 1,438 $639 $608Information 216 245 $621 $645Finance and Insurance 691 689 $759 $754Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 169 189 $460 $492Professional and Technical Services 638 600 $597 $729Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 100 75 $859 $905Administrative and Waste Services 966 1,007 $345 $396Educational Services 2,536 2,520 $653 $670Health Care and Social Assistance 209 199 $622 $689Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 105 148 $343 $306Accommodation and Food Services 2,281 2,257 $231 $231Other Services Ex. Public Admin 781 807 $349 $376Public Administration 1,982 2,016 $665 $682Unclassified 13 41 $614 $551

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 18 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $615.62010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 1,943 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 7242010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 131 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $850,221

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.7200 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 87FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $589.6 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 1,9292011 Tier designation 1

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 52 2009 Number of Physicians 159Annual Snowfall 7 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 16.1Average Annual Temperature 62 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 95.7Average Annual High Temperature 72 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 3.1Average Annual Low Temperature 48 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 7.2

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Davidson County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 164,971 0.7%2009 Total Population 159,673 0.9%2000 Total Population 147,246July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 159,947July 2009 Certified Population Growth 13,011July 2009 Certified Net Migration 8,545

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 37,252 25.3%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 26,177 17.8%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 1,384 0.9%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 82,433 56.0%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 412009 Median Age 402000 Median Age 372009 Total Pop 0-19 41,199 25.8%2009 Total Pop 20-29 17,054 10.7%2009 Total Pop 30-39 21,624 13.5%2009 Total Pop 40-49 25,666 16.1%2009 Total Pop 50-59 22,904 14.3%2009 Total Pop 60+ 31,226 19.6%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 23 . . Worker Mode, Base 72,893Workers Not Working at Home 71,670 Work at Home 1,223Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 2,020 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 59,688Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 7,557 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 10,480Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 11,531 Bus/Trolley Bus 63Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 13,634 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 12,835 Subway/Elevated 50Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 4,843 Railroad 17Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 8,953 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 1,872 Taxicab 63Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 1,827 Motorcycle 54Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 3,493 Bicycle 112Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 1,815 Walked 775Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 1,290 Other Means 368

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 40,621 55.7%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 31,892 43.8%Worked Outside State of Residence 380 0.5%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 25,6882010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,4832010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 44.8%2008-09 Higher Education Completions 7552008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment 5,2602009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 84,149 76.2%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 15,513 14.0%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 72,459 3.8%2009 Total Housing 69,7882014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $169,810 19.4%2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $142,164 55.0%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 47,2302009 Renter Occupied Housing 16,4292009 Total Households 63,6592000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1975

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $57,496 2.6%2009 Median Family Income $56,019 21.2%2000 Median Family Income $46,2382014 Median Household Income $49,158 3.7%2009 Median Household Income $47,411 22.5%2000 Median Household Income $38,6922009 Median Disposable Income $37,2472009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.3%2014 Per Capita Income $22,512 1.7%2009 Per Capita Income $22,138 18.4%2000 Per Capita Income $18,7032000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 14,6362000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 10.1%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 67,213 69,3062010Q3 Unemployment 8,295 9,9532010Q3 Unemployment Rate 11.0% 12.6%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 500 3282010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $14.8 $11.4Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 163 1,004Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 22 19

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 37,860 39,204 $567 $596Total Government 6,249 6,069 $651 $686Total Private Industry 30,892 32,418 $551 $581Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

49 67 $499 $451

Mining 61 68 $526 $469Utilities 115 130 $845 $998Construction 1,632 1,924 $519 $570Manufacturing 8,440 8,775 $655 $683Wholesale Trade 1,912 1,986 $742 $733Retail Trade 4,269 4,390 $397 $420Transportation and Warehousing 1,059 1,096 $687 $704Information 269 291 $571 $829Finance and Insurance 659 708 $780 $737Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 282 301 $483 $500Professional and Technical Services 784 910 $745 $909Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 394 499 $1,002 $1,110Administrative and Waste Services 1,714 1,839 $335 $326Educational Services 4,189 3,984 $627 $661Health Care and Social Assistance 4,765 4,735 $604 $633Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 417 507 $844 $894Accommodation and Food Services 3,167 3,254 $228 $239Other Services Ex. Public Admin 831 815 $436 $437Public Administration 2,106 2,143 $665 $691Unclassified 26 65 $827 $665

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 16 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $1,015.12010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 2,822 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 1,1742010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 263 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $864,635

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.5400 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 112FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $790.7 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 3,5482011 Tier designation 2

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 49 2009 Number of Physicians 126Annual Snowfall 8 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 7.9Average Annual Temperature 57 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 47.9Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 1.9Average Annual Low Temperature 47 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 4.8

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.

Davie County (NC) December 2010

County Profile Contact (919) 715-6374 Commerce Economic Development Contact (919) 733-4977

Demographics

Population & Growth Population Annual Growth Rate2014 Total Population 45,897 1.8%2009 Total Population 41,940 2.0%2000 Total Population 34,835July 2009 Certified Population Estimate 41,752July 2009 Certified Population Growth 6,917July 2009 Certified Net Migration 6,014

Urban/Rural Representation Urban/Rural Percent2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Area 4,182 12.0%2000 Total Population: Urban - inside Urbanized Clusters 3,768 10.8%2000 Total Population: Rural - Farm 843 2.4%2000 Total Population: Rural - Nonfarm 26,042 74.8%

Estimated Population by Age Pop by Age, % Est.2014 Median Age 422009 Median Age 412000 Median Age 382009 Total Pop 0-19 10,770 25.7%2009 Total Pop 20-29 4,174 10.0%2009 Total Pop 30-39 5,344 12.7%2009 Total Pop 40-49 6,454 15.4%2009 Total Pop 50-59 6,364 15.2%2009 Total Pop 60+ 8,834 21.1%

Working Commuters, 2000 Census

Workers, Travel Time Workers, By TransportationAvg Travel Time, Not at Home 24 . . Worker Mode, Base 16,634Workers Not Working at Home 16,220 Work at Home 414Travel Time to Work: < 5 minutes 394 Drove Car/Truck/Van Alone 13,835Travel Time to Work: 5-9 minutes 1,582 Carpooled Car/Truck/Van 2,103Travel Time to Work: 10-14 minutes 2,301 Bus/Trolley Bus 0Travel Time to Work: 15-19 minutes 2,769 Streetcar/Trolley Car 0Travel Time to Work: 20-24 minutes 2,622 Subway/Elevated 0Travel Time to Work: 25-29 minutes 1,357 Railroad 9Travel Time to Work: 30-34 minutes 2,465 Ferryboat 0Travel Time to Work: 35-39 minutes 500 Taxicab 9Travel Time to Work: 40-44 minutes 422 Motorcycle 31Travel Time to Work: 45-59 minutes 1,007 Bicycle 9Travel Time to Work: 60-89 minutes 527 Walked 150Travel Time to Work: 90+ minutes 274 Other Means 74

Travel to Work Commuters Percent by ResidenceWorked in State/County of Residence 7,710 46.4%Worked in State/Outside County of Residence 8,844 53.2%Worked Outside State of Residence 80 0.5%

EducationPop Age 25+, %

2009-10 Kindergarten-12th Enrollment 6,5242010 Average SAT score (2400 scale) 1,5612010 Percent of Graduates taking SAT 47.2%2008-09 Higher Education Completions .2008-09 Higher Education Total Enrollment .2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least High School Graduate 23,827 81.6%2009 Proj Education Attainment - At Least Bachelor`s Degree 5,574 19.1%

HousingGrowth / Appreciation Est

2014 Total Housing 20,620 10.0%2009 Total Housing 18,7472014 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $111,469 ( 0.0%)2009 Median Value of Owner Occupied Housing $111,511 8.0%2009 Owner Occupied Housing 13,9532009 Renter Occupied Housing 2,9122009 Total Households 16,8652000 Median Year Housing Structure Built 1978

IncomeGrowth Est or Total %/ Percent

2014 Median Family Income $61,689 1.9%2009 Median Family Income $60,562 26.7%2000 Median Family Income $47,8072014 Median Household Income $53,275 4.6%2009 Median Household Income $50,933 26.8%2000 Median Household Income $40,1762009 Median Disposable Income $40,1522009-2014 Per Capita Income: Annual Compound Growth Rate % 0.7%2014 Per Capita Income $26,914 3.5%2009 Per Capita Income $25,994 21.7%2000 Per Capita Income $21,3592000 Total Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 2,9522000 Percent of Pop with Income Below Poverty Level 8.6%

Employment / UnemploymentYear to Date 2009 Annual

2010Q3 Employment 18,666 18,4032010Q3 Unemployment 1,728 2,3752010Q3 Unemployment Rate 8.5% 11.4%2010Q3 Announced Job Creation 129 252010Q3 Total Announced Investments ($mil) $11.1 $0.2Oct2010 Lost Jobs, Closings & Layoffs 11 115Oct2010 Establishment Events, Closings & Layoffs 4 3

Employment / Wages by Industry 2010 1st QtrEmployment

2009 AnnualEmployment

2010 1st Qtr Avg WeeklyWage

2009 Avg WeeklyWage

Total All Industries 9,417 9,675 $538 $571Total Government 1,132 1,063 $671 $683Total Private Industry 7,058 7,419 $485 $520Agriculture ForestryFishing & Hunting

5 5 $228 $224

Mining 26 25 $817 $972Utilities 0 0 . .Construction 469 518 $541 $566Manufacturing 1,414 1,452 $632 $699Wholesale Trade 0 0 . .Retail Trade 1,255 1,272 $431 $451Transportation and Warehousing 827 911 $589 $597Information 39 19 $490 $744Finance and Insurance 200 234 $807 $932Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 73 69 $495 $562Professional and Technical Services 0 0 . .Mgt of Companies, Enterprises 0 0 . .Administrative and Waste Services 587 596 $509 $536Educational Services 1,077 1,004 $660 $670Health Care and Social Assistance 976 1,029 $471 $504Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 237 241 $264 $291Accommodation and Food Services 745 819 $216 $227Other Services Ex. Public Admin 240 254 $256 $306Public Administration 7 7 $576 $614Unclassified 13 27 $664 $669

Commercial/Retail/Industrial

Local Businesses . . Local Retail Business2010 Available Industrial Buildings 16 2009 Total Retail Sales (With Food/Drink) ($mil) $300.82010Q1 Establishments: Total Private Industry 872 2009 Total Retail Businesses (With Food/Drink) 3012010Q1 Establishments: Manufacturing 57 2009 Avg Sales/Business Total (with Food/Drink) $999,225

Quality of Life

Taxes ChildcareFY2010-11 Property Tax Rate per $100 Value $0.6200 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Facilities 22FY2009-10 Annual Taxable Retail Sales ($mil) $197.6 Sep2010 Licensed Child Care Enrollment 7622011 Tier designation 2

Weather Healthcare ProvidersAnnual Rainfall 43 2009 Number of Physicians 22Annual Snowfall 9 2009 Physicians per 10,000 population 5.3Average Annual Temperature 56 2009 RNs per 10,000 population 31.8Average Annual High Temperature 71 2009 Dentists per 10,000 population 2.2Average Annual Low Temperature 48 2009 Pharmacists per 10,000 population 6.2

Sources:ESRI for demographics, working population, educational attainment, housing, income, crime, weather, and retail data. http://www.esri.comNC Dept. of Education and various state education departments for SAT data by county system. http://www.ncpublicschools.orgUS Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics for higher education data. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/NC Commerce for announced new jobs and investment, NC tiers, and number of industrial buildings. http://www.nccommerce.com/enNC Employment Security Commission for lost jobs and affected establishments data. http://www.ncesc.comNC Dept. of Health & Human Services for childcare data. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/UNC Sheps Center for healthcare provider statistics. http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/US Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment and unemployment, wages and establishments by industry. http://www.bls.govNotes:Data are the latest available at the date the profile was prepared. SAT scores use the new scoring system including a writing test for a perfect score of 2400 andrepresent county systems. ESRI 2009/2014 data are projections. Some data may be available only for North Carolina. For further details or questions, pleasecheck the Data Sources Guide at https://edis.commerce.state.nc.us/docs/bibliography/Data_Sources_Guide.pdf.