Asheville, NC Population by Year

In 2023, the population of Asheville was 95,056, a 1.11% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Asheville's population was 94,015, a decline of 0.40% compared to a population of 94,388 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

Asheville, NC population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Asheville increased by 20,941. In this period, the peak population was 95,056 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 74,115 - -
2001 74,045 -70 -0.09%
2002 73,666 -379 -0.51%
2003 74,046 380 0.52%
2004 74,599 553 0.75%
2005 74,878 279 0.37%
2006 75,904 1,026 1.37%
2007 76,748 844 1.11%
2008 77,380 632 0.82%
2009 78,078 698 0.90%
2010 83,407 5,329 6.83%
2011 84,417 1,010 1.21%
2012 85,302 885 1.05%
2013 86,351 1,049 1.23%
2014 87,849 1,498 1.73%
2015 89,396 1,547 1.76%
2016 91,164 1,768 1.98%
2017 91,819 655 0.72%
2018 92,745 926 1.01%
2019 93,061 316 0.34%
2020 94,575 1,514 1.63%
2021 94,388 -187 -0.20%
2022 94,015 -373 -0.40%
2023 95,056 1,041 1.11%
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Asheville, NC population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, Asheville's population increased by 9,292 (12.54%), 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, Asheville's population increased by 11,168 (13.39%), 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, Asheville's population increased by 481 (0.51%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

Asheville's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 95,056.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Asheville's population peaked in year 2023 at 95,056.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Asheville's population was lowest in year 2002 at 73,666.

Asheville, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Asheville grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2023, Asheville had an average annual population growth rate of 1.23% per year. Overall the population grew 28.25% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

Asheville annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.23% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2009 to 2010 Asheville population grew the most, with an increase of 5,329 people (a 6.83% year-on-year increase)..

From 2001 to 2002 Asheville population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 379 people (a 0.51% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Asheville, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Asheville's population increased by 668 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 373 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,041 (1.11%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of Asheville, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of Asheville increased by 8,705 (10.08%). The population was highest at 95,056 in the year 2023 and lowest at 87,849 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.97%.

References

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2024
Asheville, NC Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Asheville from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Asheville population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Asheville across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Asheville was 95,056, a 1.11% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Asheville population was 94,015, a decline of 0.40% compared to a population of 94,388 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Asheville increased by 20,941. In this period, the peak population was 95,056 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Asheville is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Asheville population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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