Draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update_September 25, 2017

DRAFT

PEOPLE Morrisville’s population of over 23,000 people continues to grow. The number, charts, and tables in this section reflect the latest demographic data made available by the United States Census Bureau and the State Demographics branch of the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), which includes the 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the Special Census of Morrisville conducted in 2015, and OSBM’s online resources. People & Households Morrisville has seen tremendous population growth in the last 15 years. Since 2000, Morrisville’s population has more than quadrupled, as shown in Figure 2-6. The North Carolina state demographer lists Morrisville as the 14 th fastest growing municipality in the state for the period from 2010 to 2014.

Figure 2-6: Population Growth

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18,702

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11,834

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Morrisville’s growth corresponds to Wake County’s rapid growth as people move to the region to enjoy its high quality of life, excellent school system, and strong job market. Figure 2-7 compares Morrisville’s, Wake County’s, and North Carolina’s population growth rates between 2000 and 2014. Although Morrisville’s growth rate has slowed in more recent years, it continues to outpace Wake County and the state as a whole.

Figure 2-7: Population Growth Rate Comparison

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According to the 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Morrisville’s population is relatively young compared to Wake County. The population older than 65 years of age comprises only 4% in Morrisville, compared to 9% in Wake County. On the other end of the spectrum, residents under 18 years of age comprise nearly 30% of the population, compared to 25% in Wake County. Figure 2-8 shows Morrisville’s age and sex distribution based on data from the Town of Morrisville’s Special Census conducted in the spring of 2015.

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