Clay County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clay County increased by 3,066. In this period, the peak population was 11,864 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 | 8,798 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,046 | 248 | 2.82% |
| 2002 | 9,218 | 172 | 1.90% |
| 2003 | 9,356 | 138 | 1.50% |
| 2004 | 9,493 | 137 | 1.46% |
| 2005 | 9,723 | 230 | 2.42% |
| 2006 | 9,973 | 250 | 2.57% |
| 2007 | 10,200 | 227 | 2.28% |
| 2008 | 10,314 | 114 | 1.12% |
| 2009 | 10,340 | 26 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 10,609 | 269 | 2.60% |
| 2011 | 10,684 | 75 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 10,660 | -24 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 10,606 | -54 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 10,578 | -28 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 10,644 | 66 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 10,785 | 141 | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 11,033 | 248 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 11,149 | 116 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 11,277 | 128 | 1.15% |
| 2020 | 11,142 | -135 | -1.20% |
| 2021 | 11,375 | 233 | 2.09% |
| 2022 | 11,615 | 240 | 2.11% |
| 2023 | 11,864 | 249 | 2.14% |
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Clay County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clay County's population increased by 1,811 (20.58%), 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, Clay County's population increased by 533 (5.02%), 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, Clay County's population increased by 722 (6.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clay County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,864.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clay County's population peaked in year 2023 at 11,864.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clay County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 8,798.
Clay County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clay County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clay County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.52% per year. Overall the population grew 34.85% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clay County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.52% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Clay County population grew the most, with an increase of 269 people (a 2.60% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Clay County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 135 people (a 1.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clay County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clay County's population increased by 489 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 240 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 249 (2.14%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clay County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clay County increased by 1,258 (11.86%). The population was highest at 11,864 in the year 2023 and lowest at 10,578 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.13%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)