NC vs US States
See how NC stacks up nationally across four drivers of long-term success: growth, workforce development, equity, and quality of life.
NC Economic Rankings
Growth
Workforce Development
Equity
Quality of Life
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Are we attracting and retaining citizens?
Resident Population
Are we growing economic productivity?
GDP per Capita
The market value of all final goods and services produced per resident
Are we creating new businesses to sustain long-term growth?
High-Propensity Business Applications
Applications with a high-propensity of turning into a business with a payroll
Projected Business Formations Within Four Quarters
Why Growth?
Sustainable growth starts with historical growth. Strong historical growth suggests our policies are working. Weak or uneven growth is a signal we need to reassess.
Are we developing a skilled workforce to support future growth?
High-School Graduation Rates
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College Graduation Rates
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Pre-K Enrollment
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Are we matching workforce needs with labor supply?
U6 Unemployment
Total Unemployed, Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force, Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
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Why Work Force Development?
Sustainable growth depends on a workforce ready for the future. We assess if NC is building the skills and talent pipelines needed to meet tomorrow’s economic demands.
Is our economic growth reaching all citizens?
Median Household Income
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Poverty Rate, Total Population
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Poverty Rate, Children
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Why Equity?
Sustainable growth requires an economy that works for all. We assess if NC’s growth is broad-based enough to build a strong foundation to support long-term growth.
Are we making it easier for residents to own a home?
Home Ownership Rate
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Housing Affordability
Median listing price divided by median household income.
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Are we supporting our citizen's health?
Health Insurance Coverage Rate
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Life Expectancy
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Infant Mortality Rate
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Why Quality of Life?
Sustainable growth requires growth that improves how people live. We assess if NC is improving the quality of its citizens' lives to ensure we build a durable future.
