Craven County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Craven County increased by 10,596. In this period, the peak population was 105,381 in the year 2012. 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 | 91,795 | - | - |
| 2001 | 92,557 | 762 | 0.83% |
| 2002 | 91,269 | -1,288 | -1.39% |
| 2003 | 90,901 | -368 | -0.40% |
| 2004 | 90,824 | -77 | -0.08% |
| 2005 | 91,345 | 521 | 0.57% |
| 2006 | 92,728 | 1,383 | 1.51% |
| 2007 | 92,879 | 151 | 0.16% |
| 2008 | 93,707 | 828 | 0.89% |
| 2009 | 95,436 | 1,729 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 104,180 | 8,744 | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 104,866 | 686 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 105,381 | 515 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 104,369 | -1,012 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 104,168 | -201 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 102,988 | -1,180 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 102,784 | -204 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 102,740 | -44 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 102,663 | -77 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 102,031 | -632 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 100,307 | -1,724 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 100,396 | 89 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 101,087 | 691 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 102,391 | 1,304 | 1.29% |
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Craven County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Craven County's population increased by 12,385 (13.49%), 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, Craven County's population decreased by 3,873 (3.72%), 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, Craven County's population increased by 2,084 (2.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Craven County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 102,391.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Craven County's population peaked in year 2012 at 105,381.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Craven County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 90,824.
Craven County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Craven County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Craven County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Craven County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Craven County population grew the most, with an increase of 8,744 people (a 9.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Craven County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,724 people (a 1.69% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Craven County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Craven County's population increased by 1,995 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 691 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,304 (1.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Craven County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Craven County decreased by 1,978 (1.90%). The population was highest at 104,168 in the year 2014 and lowest at 100,307 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.19%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)