Regional Information: Lake Norman by the Numbers

Our lakeside lifestyle and short commute times to Uptown Charlotte have combined to drive a population boom in the north Mecklenburg County communities of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson since the mid-1990s.

During this period, local officials have worked closely with the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and the NC Department of Transportation to extend utility services and improve roadways and Interstate access. These efforts paved the way for significant residential growth.


Population 1990 2006 2010 20-year Growth

Huntersville 3,014 38,796 44,985 1392%

Cornelius 2,581 20,449 24,866 863%

Davidson 4,046 8,760 10,305 154%

Lake Norman Region 9,641 68,005 80,156 731%

The following chart compares the growth rate of the Lake Norman region with that of the state, county, and the City of Charlotte:



Population 1990 2006 2010 20-year Growth

State of North Carolina 6,628,637 8,856,505 9,535,483 44%

Charlotte MSA 1,024,643 1,462,636 1,720,586 68%

Mecklenburg County 511,433 827,445 919,628 80%

Charlotte 395,934 630,478 731,424 85%

Lake Norman Region 9,641 68,005 80,156 731%
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