DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: February 23, 2018 version

EXISTING

CONDITIONS

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.

Population Growth Morrisville has seen tremendous population growth in the last 15 years. Since 2000, Morrisville’s population has more than quadrupled, as shown in Figure 2-4 . 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 2-4: Population Growth

25,000

23,820

20,000

18,702

15,000

11,834

10,000

5,547

5,000

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2000

2005

2010

2015

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 2-5 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 recent years, it continues to outpace Wake County and the state

as a whole.

Figure 2-5: Population Growth Rate Comparison

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

2000

2005

2010

Morrisville

Wake County

North Carolina

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