North Carolina City Has One Of The Highest Percentages Of Working Seniors

They tell you to save up for retirement. You have to pay into social security. All to sit back and love life while enjoying the golden years. To millennials and younger that seems like a fever dream. Social security will almost certainly run out before we can take advantage. How anyone can be putting money from their paycheck in this economy baffles me. Rent in Charlotte is outrageous compared to what it was a few years ago, food prices seem to go up daily, and trying to have a social life. It all just seems (bleeping) impossible. Can you tell this is something that causes me a lot, and I mean a lot of stress? So it came as no surprise to see a North Carolina city was on the list of the highest percentage of working seniors.

And yes, I realize there could be numerous reasons for this that do not involve making ends meet during retirement. Some do it out of boredom, perhaps to get a little extra cash for a lavish vacation to spoil the grandkids, or maybe just for socialization and a sense of purpose. And good for them. I believe even if I won the lottery and was set for life, I'd find something to work. It would be low-stress, probably offer decent benefits, and hopefully something fun! But still, something that brings joy. So perhaps that is what our mature friends in Raleigh are doing. The North Carolina capital city ranked number 23 on the list for the most working seniors.

This list was recently put out by ChamberOfCommerce.org.They examined the 170 most populated cities in the US and ranked them according to the percentage of seniors aged 65 and over who were actively employed within the last 12 months, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Raleigh came in number 23 on the list with 25.6% of seniors working. Alexandria Virginia was the top city on this list. What occupations are those over 65 workers? The following occupations had some of the highest median ages of workers: Famers, chauffers, bus drivers, and judges were among those jobs.  You can read the full study and methodology here.

Can you believe it? Tons of your favorite smaller cities are growing larger and larger by the day. There are cities that we once considered to be somewhat country towns that are now booming with people, businesses, homes, and more. We often wonder where are some of the most popular places to live in the U.S. But, that's kind of hard to narrow down when there are some places growing at the speed of light. Over the years, there are certain parts of my hometown that I've seen go from woods and nothing to full-blown neighborhoods and schools. Some may love it and others may hate it, but our country is growing and growing every day by the minute.

Rocket Mortgage is naming the 15 fastest growing cities in the country and three of them are quite familiar to us. On the list of 15, there are 3 Carolina cities growing at the speed of light. Two cities in North Carolina and one in South Carolina. I decided to take a look into these three cities specifically so we can see where in the Carolinas people are relocating to. Can you guess? I certainly guessed one correctly, but here we go. In case you are contemplating moving out of the Carolinas and want to see the full list, check out the full report here.

Coming in at #7 on the list is Concord, North Carolina. Quite local to Charlotte, I am sure we have all seen the rise and growth of Concord over the last few years. In an area big for NASCAR and the mall, the area has seen a huge increase in residents over the years. The area is where tons of those who want to be close to Charlotte without living in the city may go. The population of Concord is over 111,000 people. From 2022 to 2023, there has been a population increase of about 1.82%.

Alright, we've got another North Carolina favorite. Right outside of Raleigh, the area of Cary is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Cary has made many list lately naming it one of the safest and richest cities in the U.S. as well. Cary is perfect for those single and wanting a nice size city or those with families looking for an area for their children to grow. It's the right amount of things to do and calmness that you may need. With a population of over 180,000 people, no wonder the area is on this list. From 2022 to 2023, there has been an increase of people of about 0.91%.

Now, we are taking a look into South Carolina. Not shy when it comes to lists, it's Charleston, South Carolina. The area has been named one of the most beautiful cities, best cities in the world, and so much more over the years. Now, we're analyzing the growth. As someone born and raised here, the city has grown extreme lengths from the time I was a child until now. With people moving for work, retirement, or school it's able to create an atmosphere for so many people. With a population of over 150,000 people, there is no surprise this city is making this list.