But many of the state's rural ... Helene in Western North Carolina, which has displaced many residents from their homes for the long term. Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios ...

The populations of nine North Carolina counties have grown by more than 10% since 2020, while 16 have lost residents.

North Carolina ... census numbers released Thursday include population estimates for counties and metro areas as of last July 1. They show Wake remains the most populous county in the state ...