Beaufort, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Beaufort increased by 928. In this period, the peak population was 4,804 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 | 3,876 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,864 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 3,897 | 33 | 0.85% |
| 2003 | 3,951 | 54 | 1.39% |
| 2004 | 4,057 | 106 | 2.68% |
| 2005 | 4,175 | 118 | 2.91% |
| 2006 | 4,279 | 104 | 2.49% |
| 2007 | 4,251 | -28 | -0.65% |
| 2008 | 4,261 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2009 | 4,364 | 103 | 2.42% |
| 2010 | 4,191 | -173 | -3.96% |
| 2011 | 4,233 | 42 | 1.00% |
| 2012 | 4,225 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 4,274 | 49 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 4,284 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 4,295 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,285 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 4,294 | 9 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 4,394 | 100 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 4,446 | 52 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 4,472 | 26 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 4,587 | 115 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | 4,683 | 96 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 4,804 | 121 | 2.58% |
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Beaufort, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Beaufort's population increased by 315 (8.13%), 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's population increased by 281 (6.70%), 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's population increased by 332 (7.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Beaufort's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,804.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Beaufort's population peaked in year 2023 at 4,804.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Beaufort's population was lowest in year 2001 at 3,864.
Beaufort, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Beaufort grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Beaufort had an average annual population growth rate of 1.04% per year. Overall the population grew 23.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Beaufort annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.04% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Beaufort population grew the most, with an increase of 121 people (a 2.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Beaufort population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 173 people (a 3.96% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Beaufort, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Beaufort's population increased by 217 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 96 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 121 (2.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Beaufort, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Beaufort increased by 530 (12.40%). The population was highest at 4,804 in the year 2023 and lowest at 4,284 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)