The state of small towns
As part of the Small Towns Initiative, the Rural Center seeks to build a research foundation to provide small town leaders, service providers and policy makers with information about the social and economic well being of small towns and the challenges of economic transitions. The initiative also will identify and analyze key issues affecting small towns and showcase communities that successfully address economic challenges. Information will be added to this section as it is developed. Revisit often.
Small town trends and issues
The Rural Center analyzes an array of data related to the vitality of small towns throughout North Carolina.
Small towns data profiles
Statistical profiles create a snapshot of each of North Carolina's 478 small towns.
Voices from the field
In the summer of 2004, small-town leaders met in focus groups across the state to discuss their communities' assets and challenges. Read what they had to say.
