Caldwell County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Caldwell County increased by 2,933. In this period, the peak population was 83,025 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 | 77,641 | - | - |
| 2001 | 77,963 | 322 | 0.41% |
| 2002 | 78,163 | 200 | 0.26% |
| 2003 | 78,272 | 109 | 0.14% |
| 2004 | 78,009 | -263 | -0.34% |
| 2005 | 78,382 | 373 | 0.48% |
| 2006 | 78,666 | 284 | 0.36% |
| 2007 | 78,968 | 302 | 0.38% |
| 2008 | 79,496 | 528 | 0.67% |
| 2009 | 79,371 | -125 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 83,025 | 3,654 | 4.60% |
| 2011 | 82,460 | -565 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 82,094 | -366 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 82,067 | -27 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 81,698 | -369 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 81,554 | -144 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 81,829 | 275 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 81,961 | 132 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 82,116 | 155 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 82,275 | 159 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 80,652 | -1,623 | -1.97% |
| 2021 | 80,547 | -105 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 80,347 | -200 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 80,574 | 227 | 0.28% |
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Caldwell County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Caldwell County's population increased by 5,384 (6.93%), 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, Caldwell County's population decreased by 2,373 (2.86%), 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, Caldwell County's population decreased by 78 (0.10%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Caldwell County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 80,574.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Caldwell County's population peaked in year 2010 at 83,025.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Caldwell County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 77,641.
Caldwell County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Caldwell County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Caldwell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population grew 3.78% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Caldwell County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Caldwell County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,654 people (a 4.60% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Caldwell County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,623 people (a 1.97% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Caldwell County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Caldwell County's population increased by 27 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 200 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 227 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Caldwell County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Caldwell County decreased by 1,493 (1.82%). The population was highest at 82,275 in the year 2019 and lowest at 80,347 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)