The Region
The Villages is situated in Cleveland County, which is part of the greater Charlotte Region With a population of over 2.5 million, the Charlotte Region's economy draws its strength from its remarkable diversity.
In recent years, the Charlotte region has emerged as the 2nd largest banking and financial center in the United States, second only to New York City. The Charlotte Region is also home to the world headquarters of eight Fortune 500 companies, most of which are outside the financial sector and in varied industries such as energy, retail and manufacturing.
| Total Population, 2008 | | 2,555,168 |
| Total Households, 2008 | | 993,958 |
| Median Age, 2008 | | 36.8 |
| Educational Attainment, 2008 |
| High School | | 29.1% |
| Associate's Degree | | 8.0% |
| Some College | | 19.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | | 17.9% |
| Graduate Degree | | 7.1% |
| Income, 2008 |
| White Collar | | 58% |
| Services | | 13.9% |
| Median Household Income | | $57,137 |
| Per Capita Income | | $29,174 |
| Employment By Industry, 2008 |
| Agriculture, Mining | | 7,138 |
| Construction | | 105,882 |
| FIRE | | 107,071 |
| Manufacturing | | 189,159 |
| Public Administration | | 30,932 |
| Retail Trade | | 134,434 |
| Wholesale Trade | | 51,156 |
| Services | | 471,114 |
| Transportation/Utilities | | 65,432 |
| Labor Force, 2008 |
| Population, age 18+ | | 1,929,152 |
| Population 25-64 | | 1,413,008 |
Source: www.charlotteusa.com
