Jean Davis, Special Projects Coordinator North Carolina Progress Board Jean Davis, Special Projects Coordinator North Carolina Progress Board North Carolina:

Jean Davis, Special Projects CoordinatorNorth Carolina Progress Board

Jean Davis, Special Projects CoordinatorNorth Carolina Progress Board

North Carolina: Now and NextNorth Carolina: Now and Next

North Carolina: ConnectionsNorth Carolina: Connections

HealthHealth

Quality of LifeQuality of LifeEnvironmentEnvironment

Communities Communities

Economy /Economy /Income levelsIncome levels

Jobs Jobs

EducationEducation

North Carolina: NowNorth Carolina: Now

PopulationPopulationPopulationPopulation

0

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

7,000,000

8,000,000

9,000,000

10,000,000

1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

Roughly 2/3 of this growth, almost 2

million people, will be the result of

net migration intothe state if we can retain the quality of life that we like

about NC.

Roughly 2/3 of this growth, almost 2

million people, will be the result of

net migration intothe state if we can retain the quality of life that we like

about NC.


AgeAgeAgeAge

0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

3,000,000

3,500,000

1990 2000 2010 2020

Under 18

18-44

45-64

Over 65

Median Age1990 33.32000 36.72010 38.32020 39.2

Median Age1990 33.32000 36.72010 38.32020 39.2


RaceRaceRaceRace

White non-Hispanics

AfricanAmericans

Hispanics

AmericanIndian

Asian

United States 1998United States 1998North Carolina 1998North Carolina 1998


EconomyEconomyEconomyEconomy

$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

1960

1970

1980

1990

1999

North Carolina United States

Per Capita IncomePer Capita IncomeRank 28th in 1998Rank 28th in 1998Rank 31st in 1999Rank 31st in 1999

Per Capita IncomePer Capita IncomeRank 28th in 1998Rank 28th in 1998Rank 31st in 1999Rank 31st in 1999

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

1980 1985 1990 1995 1998

North Carolina

Gross State Product (Millions)Gross State Product (Millions)Rank 12th in 1999Rank 12th in 1999

Gross State Product (Millions)Gross State Product (Millions)Rank 12th in 1999Rank 12th in 1999


PovertyPovertyPovertyPoverty

Poverty 1998 is a “handicapping condition” for the state.

Poverty 1998 is a “handicapping condition” for the state.

FamiliesAbovePoverty

FamiliesBelowPoverty

ChildrenUnder 18Not inPoverty

ChildrenUnder 18inPoverty


Urban/RuralUrban/RuralUrban/RuralUrban/Rural

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

1960 1970 1980 1990 1999

Rural

Urban

66% of North Carolinians live in Metro areas.

The national average is 79%.

66% of North Carolinians live in Metro areas.

The national average is 79%.

North Carolina: North Carolina: Two CarolinasTwo Carolinas

Urban Engines and Rural RegionsUrban Engines and Rural RegionsUrban Engines and Rural RegionsUrban Engines and Rural Regions

North Carolina: North Carolina: Urban EnginesUrban Engines

In migration destinationIn migration destination

Increase in populationIncrease in population

Economic growthEconomic growth

High wage jobsHigh wage jobs

High cost of livingHigh cost of living

Increased trafficIncreased traffic

Increased pollutionIncreased pollution

Uncontrolled growth/sprawlUncontrolled growth/sprawl

Greater political powerGreater political power

North Carolina: North Carolina: Rural regionsRural regions

In migration of seniorsIn migration of seniors

Decrease in population (rural vs. edge of metro areas)Decrease in population (rural vs. edge of metro areas)

Fewer economic opportunitiesFewer economic opportunities

Rich natural environmentRich natural environmentService jobs increaseService jobs increase

Risk of spending natural capitalRisk of spending natural capital

Loss of ‘bread & butter’ jobsLoss of ‘bread & butter’ jobs

Less representation (politics/media)Less representation (politics/media) Lower water aquifersLower water aquifers

North Carolina: NextNorth Carolina: Next

JobsJobsJobsJobs

High Tech, High WageHigh Tech, High WageHigh Tech, High WageHigh Tech, High Wage

Low Skill, Low WageLow Skill, Low WageLow Skill, Low WageLow Skill, Low Wage


JobsJobsJobsJobs

EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment

Air QualityAir QualityAir QualityAir Quality

Water Quality/AvailabilityWater Quality/AvailabilityWater Quality/AvailabilityWater Quality/Availability


JobsJobsJobsJobs

EnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment

GrowthGrowthGrowthGrowth

PlanningPlanningPlanningPlanning SprawlSprawlSprawlSprawl

TrafficTrafficTrafficTraffic High Housing CostsHigh Housing CostsHigh Housing CostsHigh Housing Costs

Loss of CommunityLoss of CommunityLoss of CommunityLoss of Community

Quality of LifeQuality of LifeQuality of LifeQuality of Life


Need a long view – consequence of actions todayNeed a long view – consequence of actions todayNeed a long view – consequence of actions todayNeed a long view – consequence of actions today

Recognize connections – Recognize connections – decisions in a vacuum / silo mentalitydecisions in a vacuum / silo mentality

Recognize connections – Recognize connections – decisions in a vacuum / silo mentalitydecisions in a vacuum / silo mentality

Leadership – public and private – Leadership – public and private – proactive not reactiveproactive not reactive

Leadership – public and private – Leadership – public and private – proactive not reactiveproactive not reactive

Active citizens – educated and participatingActive citizens – educated and participatingActive citizens – educated and participatingActive citizens – educated and participating

Regionalism – common problems demand common Regionalism – common problems demand common solution and sharing of resources and responsibilitiessolution and sharing of resources and responsibilitiesRegionalism – common problems demand common Regionalism – common problems demand common

solution and sharing of resources and responsibilitiessolution and sharing of resources and responsibilities

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