Belton, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Belton increased by 117. In this period, the peak population was 4,625 in the year 2009. 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 | 4,394 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,418 | 24 | 0.55% |
| 2002 | 4,420 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2003 | 4,425 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2004 | 4,439 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 2005 | 4,461 | 22 | 0.50% |
| 2006 | 4,496 | 35 | 0.78% |
| 2007 | 4,538 | 42 | 0.93% |
| 2008 | 4,586 | 48 | 1.06% |
| 2009 | 4,625 | 39 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 4,165 | -460 | -9.95% |
| 2011 | 4,183 | 18 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 4,191 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 4,212 | 21 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 4,246 | 34 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 4,284 | 38 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 4,324 | 40 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 4,374 | 50 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 4,411 | 37 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 4,451 | 40 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 4,343 | -108 | -2.43% |
| 2021 | 4,394 | 51 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 4,443 | 49 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 4,511 | 68 | 1.53% |
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Belton, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Belton's population decreased by 229 (5.21%), 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, Belton's population increased by 178 (4.27%), 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, Belton's population increased by 168 (3.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Belton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,511.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belton's population peaked in year 2009 at 4,625.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Belton's population was lowest in year 2010 at 4,165.
Belton, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Belton grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Belton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population grew 2.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Belton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Belton population grew the most, with an increase of 68 people (a 1.53% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Belton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 460 people (a 9.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Belton, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Belton's population increased by 117 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 49 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 68 (1.53%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Belton, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Belton increased by 299 (7.10%). The population was highest at 4,511 in the year 2023 and lowest at 4,246 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.69%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)