New U.S. Census Bureau data shows North Carolina led the nation in attracting new residents from other states.
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Governor Josh Stein highlighted the findings, which show Brunswick County as the fastest‑growing county in North Carolina and the sixth fastest‑growing in the entire country.
Mecklenburg and Wake — the state’s two largest counties — also ranked among the top seven nationally for population growth.
Other counties experiencing significant increases include Iredell, Pender, Johnston, and Franklin.
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