Banner Elk, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Banner Elk increased by 240. In this period, the peak population was 1,137 in the year 2015. 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 | 890 | - | - |
| 2001 | 906 | 16 | 1.80% |
| 2002 | 944 | 38 | 4.19% |
| 2003 | 980 | 36 | 3.81% |
| 2004 | 1,022 | 42 | 4.29% |
| 2005 | 932 | -90 | -8.81% |
| 2006 | 972 | 40 | 4.29% |
| 2007 | 923 | -49 | -5.04% |
| 2008 | 961 | 38 | 4.12% |
| 2009 | 882 | -79 | -8.22% |
| 2010 | 1,027 | 145 | 16.44% |
| 2011 | 1,094 | 67 | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 1,058 | -36 | -3.29% |
| 2013 | 1,101 | 43 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 1,132 | 31 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 1,137 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 1,099 | -38 | -3.34% |
| 2017 | 1,095 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 1,119 | 24 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 1,078 | -41 | -3.66% |
| 2020 | 1,058 | -20 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 1,090 | 32 | 3.02% |
| 2022 | 1,128 | 38 | 3.49% |
| 2023 | 1,130 | 2 | 0.18% |
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Banner Elk, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Banner Elk's population increased by 137 (15.39%), 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, Banner Elk's population increased by 31 (3.02%), 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, Banner Elk's population increased by 72 (6.81%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Banner Elk's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,130.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Banner Elk's population peaked in year 2015 at 1,137.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Banner Elk's population was lowest in year 2009 at 882.
Banner Elk, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Banner Elk grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Banner Elk had an average annual population growth rate of 1.17% per year. Overall the population grew 26.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Banner Elk annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.17% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Banner Elk population grew the most, with an increase of 145 people (a 16.44% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Banner Elk population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 90 people (a 8.81% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Banner Elk, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Banner Elk's population increased by 40 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 38 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Banner Elk, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Banner Elk increased by 29 (2.63%). The population was highest at 1,137 in the year 2015 and lowest at 1,058 in the year 2012. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.29%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)