Area Profiles

Chatham County encompasses an area of more than 707 square miles and is known as the "The Heart of North Carolina." Located between two metro areas - the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad, it's one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. The county has four incorporated towns: Siler City, Pittsboro (county seat), Goldston and Cary, which has a small area in the eastern part of the county.  Chatham County is a short 30 minutes to Greensboro and metropolitan Raleigh, providing access to Raleigh-Durham Airport and major universities, such as University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Duke University. As of the 2020 census, the population was...

Welcome to America's Hometown. Cumberland County is home to the City of Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and eight municipalities; Eastover, Falcon, Godwin, Hope Mills, Linden, Spring Lake, Stedman, and Wade.  In 2020 the population of Cumberland County was 332,993, with the median age between 31 to 33. Fort Bragg is home to over 45,000 highly trained military personnel, with 7,000 members transitioning out of Fort Bragg and into the civilian workforce each year. 50,000+ veterans-many of whom work for the 850+ DoD contractors in our community. 30,000+ military spouses with the skills, knowledge, and work ethic to serve in high-demand positions. Top industries...

Duplin County is the 9th largest county in the state in land area, 819 square miles, and has 10 incorporated towns: Calypso, Faison, Warsaw, Kenansville, Magnolia, Rose Hill, Teachey, Wallace, Greenevers, and Beulaville. The county is served by Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 117, NC Highways 11, 24, 50, 403, and 903. Rail service is available through CSX Rail service and the Duplin County Airport provides a 6,001-foot paved, lighted runway. The population as of the 2021 census was 48,515.   Duplin County has a strong agricultural industry and plays an important role in raising animals for food. Duplin is also home to Duplin Winery, the oldest winery in North Carolina...

Guilford County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, is less than 100 miles from Raleigh and Charlotte. As of the 2020 census, the population of Guilford County is 541,299, making it the third-most populous county in North Carolina. The county seat, and largest municipality, is Greensboro, with a total area of 658 square miles. Guilford County is in the Top 10 counties for manufacturing in the southeastern US. Guilford County School District is the third-largest district in North Carolina, serving nearly 70,000 students across 126 schools in urban, suburban, and rural areas, and boasts 48 magnet and choice schools with 66 programs. Guilford County is...

Harnett County is located on I-95, midway between New York and Florida. The county's southeastern border is seven miles from the crossroads of Interstate 95 and Interstate 40, connecting the eastern seaboard's north and south with east and west. Harnett County is served in the west by NC 87, a major thoroughfare connecting Fayetteville/Fort Bragg to the Piedmont Triad region of NC.  As of the 2020 census, the population was 133,568, its county seat is Lillington, and its largest city is Dunn. Harnett County is part of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Statistical Area.  A new hospital and the ongoing expansion of a campus devoted to science and technology are...

Welcome to Hoke County, where gracious living meets a great location for business. In 2020, the county's population topped 52,000, with 17,799 households, and 12,300 families residing in the county. Hoke continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.    Hoke County is part of the Fayetteville metropolitan statistical area and is home to part of the Fort Bragg military reservation, which plays a large role in the county's significant population growth. Raeford is located in central Hoke it is bordered to the northeast by Rockfish Creek, an east-flowing tributary of the Cape Fear River. U.S. Route 401 runs through the north and west sides of...

Lee County is centrally located in North Carolina and divided into seven townships, with Sanford as the county seat. Lee County is located less than 40 minutes from the Research Triangle, with 11,500 commuters from the Greater Raleigh area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 63,285.  Advanced manufacturing is Lee County's backbone, with operations extending into life sciences, energy, defense, and agrifood. The diverse set of industry-leading employers includes Caterpillar, Pfizer, Tyson Foods, Moen, Coty, Pilgrim's Pride, Pentair, and GKN. Agriculture & Agribusiness provides 13% of employment in Lee County. Lee County's most important manufactured product...

Moore County covers almost 700 square miles of land area in south-central North Carolina in the region known as the "Sandhills" and is halfway between the mountains and the coast, just an hour's drive from the Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Comprised of 11 different towns and villages, residents hail from many different points in the U.S. and the world. The most current 2021 population estimates (NC Office of State Budget and Management) indicate Moore County has 104,130 residents, and projections are that by the year 2050, the county's population will be over 155,000.   Healthcare, Leisure & Hospitality, and Retail are the...

Richmond County is in the southern Piedmont region of North Carolina and is home to cities of Hamle and Rockingham, the county seat. Towns inside its border are Dobbins Heights, Ellerbe, Hoffman, and Norman. Just minutes away, is the famous resort village of Pinehurst, which hosts the US Open Golf Championship for both men and women. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 42,946. The County's central location, and transportation access make it strategically located to meet the needs of businesses with easy access to Interstate 73/74, 3 US highways (Hwy 74, Hwy 1 and Hwy 220) and multiple NC state highways. Richmond County is also home to the Hamley Terminal of...

Robeson County is located in the coastal plan region of North Carolina and is the largest county, with a total area of approximately 949 square miles. Within Robeson County there are fifteen municipalities, the largest being the City of Lumberton, which serves as the County seat. Situated at the crossroads of these two major interstates, I-95 and I-74, Robeson County is a stopping point for many travelers. Since 2008, Robeson County has been identified as among the 10% of United States counties that are majority-minority; its combined population of American Indian, African American, and Hispanic residents constitute more than 68 percent of the total. Members of...