Building Vibrant Communities
At the NC Rural Center, we envision a North Carolina where every rural voice matters and every rural community thrives, and we've made it our mission to invest in rural people, communities, and potential to make that happen.
News & Stories
Learn more about what we're doing at the NC Rural Center. Catch up on our latest news, client profiles, impact stories, research and press releases.
Schumata Brown: Planting Trees to Create Shade for Maysville’s Future
Alumni Network, Engagement, LeadershipRural Center Honors Community Leaders at Annual 2026 Rural Summit
Engagement, Press Release, Rural SummitHow Connect Church Empowers Rural Churches in North Carolina and Beyond
Faith In Rural CommunitiesPrime Numbers
43.3 percent of rural 25-44-year-olds have a postsecondary degree or credential
23.2 percent of rural residents 25 years or older have a bachelor's degree or higher education
Over 51 thousand rural residents were enrolled in the UNC System for the Fall 2024 semester
Nearly 164 thousand rural residents were enrolled in the North Carolina Community College System for the Fall 2024 Semester
There were over 467 thousand rural public K-12 students in the 2023 to 2024 school year
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