The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metro area is a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina anchored by the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill.
It is known as the Research Triangle, or more commonly "The Triangle." The "Triangle" name was cemented in the public consciousness in the 1950s with the creation of Research Triangle Park, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises. Although the name is now used to refer to the geographic region, "the Triangle" originally referred to the universities (North Carolina State, Duke, North Carolina at Chapel Hill) whose research facilities, and the educated workforce they provide, have historically served as a major attraction, both for businesses located in the region and for international immigrants.
Anchored by leading technology firms, government and world-class universities and medical centers and schools, the area's economy has performed exceptionally well. Significant increases in employment, earnings, personal income, and retail sales are projected over the next 15 years.
Total Population: 1,273,568
(An increase of 12.66 % in the past 5 years.)
- Foreign Born - 127,980
- Language Spoken at Home - 155,720
[ Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Foreign Born and Language Spoken at Home]