With a storied history dating all the way back to 1567, Charlotte has grown into the most populous city in all of North Carolina. Nestled in the Piedmont plateau region, Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.



As of 2017, the US Census Bureau estimated the population of this impressive city to be at an estimated 859,035. Ranked among the fastest growing metro areas between 2004 and 2014, the city has seen a transformation and revitalization in recent years, has grown to become the second largest city in the Southeastern US.



Home to Bank of America and the Eastern division of Wells Fargo, among others, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the US.