Currituck County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Currituck County increased by 13,298. In this period, the peak population was 31,593 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 | 18,295 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,767 | 472 | 2.58% |
| 2002 | 19,482 | 715 | 3.81% |
| 2003 | 20,555 | 1,073 | 5.51% |
| 2004 | 21,841 | 1,286 | 6.26% |
| 2005 | 22,917 | 1,076 | 4.93% |
| 2006 | 23,538 | 621 | 2.71% |
| 2007 | 23,945 | 407 | 1.73% |
| 2008 | 24,221 | 276 | 1.15% |
| 2009 | 24,281 | 60 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 23,672 | -609 | -2.51% |
| 2011 | 23,909 | 237 | 1.00% |
| 2012 | 24,030 | 121 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 24,260 | 230 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 24,834 | 574 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 25,128 | 294 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 25,668 | 540 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 26,330 | 662 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 27,084 | 754 | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 27,916 | 832 | 3.07% |
| 2020 | 28,405 | 489 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 29,700 | 1,295 | 4.56% |
| 2022 | 31,008 | 1,308 | 4.40% |
| 2023 | 31,593 | 585 | 1.89% |
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Currituck County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Currituck County's population increased by 5,377 (29.39%), 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, Currituck County's population increased by 4,733 (19.99%), 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, Currituck County's population increased by 3,188 (11.22%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Currituck County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 31,593.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Currituck County's population peaked in year 2023 at 31,593.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Currituck County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,295.
Currituck County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Currituck County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Currituck County had an average annual population growth rate of 3.16% per year. Overall the population grew 72.69% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Currituck County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.16% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Currituck County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,308 people (a 4.40% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Currituck County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 609 people (a 2.51% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Currituck County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Currituck County's population increased by 1,893 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,308 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 585 (1.89%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Currituck County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Currituck County increased by 7,333 (30.23%). The population was highest at 31,593 in the year 2023 and lowest at 24,834 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.68%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)