Census: Wake County is now North Carolina’s largest county

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Do something for your community and fight boredom: fill out census form

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What will the census actually ask you?

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Davie among top 5 for Census reporting

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Commutes, Not Population, Making Chapel Hill Feel Crowded

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Column: Accurate count crucial for NC as Census approaches

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Unaffiliated candidates face challenging path to ballot

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Love It or Hate It, NC’s Growing Population Is Changing How We Live and Vote

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Inside the numbers: N.C. demographer weighs in on Charlotte’s population growth

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Latinos could be a growing political force in NC. But will they register and vote?

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