Carolina Beach, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Carolina Beach increased by 1,709. In this period, the peak population was 6,826 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 | 5,117 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,151 | 34 | 0.66% |
| 2002 | 5,198 | 47 | 0.91% |
| 2003 | 5,235 | 37 | 0.71% |
| 2004 | 5,293 | 58 | 1.11% |
| 2005 | 5,517 | 224 | 4.23% |
| 2006 | 5,795 | 278 | 5.04% |
| 2007 | 5,901 | 106 | 1.83% |
| 2008 | 5,893 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2009 | 5,908 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 5,724 | -184 | -3.11% |
| 2011 | 5,797 | 73 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 5,882 | 85 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 5,972 | 90 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 6,027 | 55 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 6,113 | 86 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 6,194 | 81 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 6,265 | 71 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 6,365 | 100 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 6,404 | 39 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 6,559 | 155 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 6,645 | 86 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 6,780 | 135 | 2.03% |
| 2023 | 6,826 | 46 | 0.68% |
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Carolina Beach, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Carolina Beach's population increased by 607 (11.86%), 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, Carolina Beach's population increased by 835 (14.59%), 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, Carolina Beach's population increased by 267 (4.07%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Carolina Beach's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,826.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carolina Beach's population peaked in year 2023 at 6,826.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Carolina Beach's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,117.
Carolina Beach, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Carolina Beach grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Carolina Beach had an average annual population growth rate of 1.45% per year. Overall the population grew 33.40% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Carolina Beach annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.45% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Carolina Beach population grew the most, with an increase of 278 people (a 5.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Carolina Beach population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 184 people (a 3.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Carolina Beach, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Carolina Beach's population increased by 181 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 135 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 46 (0.68%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Carolina Beach, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Carolina Beach increased by 854 (14.30%). The population was highest at 6,826 in the year 2023 and lowest at 6,027 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)