Beaufort County, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Beaufort County increased by 76,787. In this period, the peak population was 198,979 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 | 122,192 | - | - |
| 2001 | 124,947 | 2,755 | 2.25% |
| 2002 | 128,208 | 3,261 | 2.61% |
| 2003 | 129,411 | 1,203 | 0.94% |
| 2004 | 134,142 | 4,731 | 3.66% |
| 2005 | 138,711 | 4,569 | 3.41% |
| 2006 | 143,651 | 4,940 | 3.56% |
| 2007 | 147,178 | 3,527 | 2.46% |
| 2008 | 151,428 | 4,250 | 2.89% |
| 2009 | 154,029 | 2,601 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 162,843 | 8,814 | 5.72% |
| 2011 | 163,864 | 1,021 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 167,423 | 3,559 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 171,095 | 3,672 | 2.19% |
| 2014 | 175,318 | 4,223 | 2.47% |
| 2015 | 180,070 | 4,752 | 2.71% |
| 2016 | 183,808 | 3,738 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 186,993 | 3,185 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 189,563 | 2,570 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 192,638 | 3,075 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 187,815 | -4,823 | -2.50% |
| 2021 | 191,997 | 4,182 | 2.23% |
| 2022 | 196,147 | 4,150 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 198,979 | 2,832 | 1.44% |
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Beaufort County, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Beaufort County's population increased by 40,651 (33.27%), 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, Beaufort County's population increased by 24,972 (15.34%), 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, Beaufort County's population increased by 11,164 (5.94%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Beaufort County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 198,979.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Beaufort County's population peaked in year 2023 at 198,979.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Beaufort County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 122,192.
Beaufort County, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Beaufort County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Beaufort County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.73% per year. Overall the population grew 62.84% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Beaufort County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.73% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Beaufort County population grew the most, with an increase of 8,814 people (a 5.72% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Beaufort County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,823 people (a 2.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Beaufort County, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Beaufort County's population increased by 6,982 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,150 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2,832 (1.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Beaufort County, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Beaufort County increased by 27,884 (16.30%). The population was highest at 198,979 in the year 2023 and lowest at 175,318 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.53%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)