Burke County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Burke County was 87,881, a 0.28% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Burke County's population was 87,634, an increase of 0.07% compared to a population of 87,577 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Burke County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Burke County decreased by 1,477. In this period, the peak population was 90,567 in the year 2010. 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 89,358 - -
2001 89,457 99 0.11%
2002 89,223 -234 -0.26%
2003 89,213 -10 -0.01%
2004 89,004 -209 -0.23%
2005 89,018 14 0.02%
2006 89,240 222 0.25%
2007 89,361 121 0.14%
2008 89,799 438 0.49%
2009 89,985 186 0.21%
2010 90,567 582 0.65%
2011 90,533 -34 -0.04%
2012 89,965 -568 -0.63%
2013 89,348 -617 -0.69%
2014 89,292 -56 -0.06%
2015 89,337 45 0.05%
2016 89,444 107 0.12%
2017 90,143 699 0.78%
2018 90,309 166 0.18%
2019 90,424 115 0.13%
2020 87,577 -2,847 -3.15%
2021 87,634 57 0.07%
2022 87,881 247 0.28%
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Burke County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Burke County's population increased by 1,209 (1.35%), 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, Burke County's population decreased by 2,990 (3.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Burke County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Burke County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 87,881. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Burke County's population peaked in year 2010 at 90,567.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Burke County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 87,577.

Burke County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Burke County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Burke County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.08% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.65% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Burke County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Burke County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.08% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 304. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2016 to 2017, Burke County's population grew the most with an increase of 699 (0.78%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Burke County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,847 (-3.15%).

Things to know

Is Burke County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Burke County's population increased by 304 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 57 (0.07%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 247 (0.28%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Burke County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Burke County decreased by 1,467 (1.64%). The population was highest at 90,424 in the year 2019 and lowest at 87,577 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.23%.

References

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Burke County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Burke County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Burke County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Burke County was 87,881, a 0.28% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Burke County population was 87,634, an increase of 0.07% compared to a population of 87,577 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Burke County decreased by 1,477. In this period, the peak population was 90,567 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Burke County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Burke County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Burke County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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