Alexander County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Alexander County increased by 2,731. In this period, the peak population was 37,417 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33,742 | - | - |
| 2001 | 34,076 | 334 | 0.99% |
| 2002 | 34,460 | 384 | 1.13% |
| 2003 | 34,692 | 232 | 0.67% |
| 2004 | 35,372 | 680 | 1.96% |
| 2005 | 35,797 | 425 | 1.20% |
| 2006 | 36,239 | 442 | 1.23% |
| 2007 | 36,597 | 358 | 0.99% |
| 2008 | 36,810 | 213 | 0.58% |
| 2009 | 37,006 | 196 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 37,232 | 226 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 37,029 | -203 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 36,926 | -103 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 37,016 | 90 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 36,993 | -23 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 36,960 | -33 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 37,120 | 160 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 37,105 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 37,272 | 167 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 37,417 | 145 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 36,489 | -928 | -2.48% |
| 2021 | 36,364 | -125 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 36,316 | -48 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 36,473 | 157 | 0.43% |
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Alexander County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Alexander County's population increased by 3,490 (10.34%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Alexander County's population decreased by 743 (2%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Alexander County's population decreased by 16 (0.04%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Alexander County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 36,473.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alexander County's population peaked in year 2019 at 37,417.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Alexander County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 33,742.
Alexander County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Alexander County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Alexander County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population grew 8.09% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Alexander County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Alexander County population grew the most, with an increase of 680 people (a 1.96% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Alexander County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 928 people (a 2.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Alexander County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alexander County's population increased by 109 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 48 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 157 (0.43%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Alexander County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Alexander County decreased by 543 (1.47%). The population was highest at 37,417 in the year 2019 and lowest at 36,316 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)