Buncombe County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Buncombe County increased by 68,792. In this period, the peak population was 275,901 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 | 207,109 | - | - |
| 2001 | 208,706 | 1,597 | 0.77% |
| 2002 | 211,130 | 2,424 | 1.16% |
| 2003 | 213,861 | 2,731 | 1.29% |
| 2004 | 216,633 | 2,772 | 1.30% |
| 2005 | 219,626 | 2,993 | 1.38% |
| 2006 | 224,016 | 4,390 | 2.00% |
| 2007 | 227,783 | 3,767 | 1.68% |
| 2008 | 230,304 | 2,521 | 1.11% |
| 2009 | 232,376 | 2,072 | 0.90% |
| 2010 | 238,743 | 6,367 | 2.74% |
| 2011 | 241,226 | 2,483 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 243,761 | 2,535 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 246,952 | 3,191 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 249,265 | 2,313 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 252,160 | 2,895 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 255,222 | 3,062 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 257,408 | 2,186 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 259,726 | 2,318 | 0.90% |
| 2019 | 262,049 | 2,323 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 269,702 | 7,653 | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 271,945 | 2,243 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 273,790 | 1,845 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 275,901 | 2,111 | 0.77% |
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Buncombe County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Buncombe County's population increased by 31,634 (15.27%), 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, Buncombe County's population increased by 30,959 (12.97%), 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, Buncombe County's population increased by 6,199 (2.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Buncombe County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 275,901.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Buncombe County's population peaked in year 2023 at 275,901.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Buncombe County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 207,109.
Buncombe County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Buncombe County grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Buncombe County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.44% per year. Overall the population grew 33.22% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Buncombe County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.44% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Buncombe County population grew the most, with an increase of 7,653 people (a 2.92% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Buncombe County did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Buncombe County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Buncombe County's population increased by 3,956 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,845 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2,111 (0.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Buncombe County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Buncombe County increased by 28,949 (11.72%). The population was highest at 275,901 in the year 2023 and lowest at 249,265 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)