Elizabeth City, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elizabeth City increased by 2,023. In this period, the peak population was 20,146 in the year 2009. 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 | 16,925 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,808 | -117 | -0.69% |
| 2002 | 17,071 | 263 | 1.56% |
| 2003 | 17,247 | 176 | 1.03% |
| 2004 | 17,687 | 440 | 2.55% |
| 2005 | 18,181 | 494 | 2.79% |
| 2006 | 18,785 | 604 | 3.32% |
| 2007 | 19,398 | 613 | 3.26% |
| 2008 | 19,870 | 472 | 2.43% |
| 2009 | 20,146 | 276 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 18,695 | -1,451 | -7.20% |
| 2011 | 18,319 | -376 | -2.01% |
| 2012 | 18,416 | 97 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 17,906 | -510 | -2.77% |
| 2014 | 17,760 | -146 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 17,687 | -73 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 17,535 | -152 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 17,500 | -35 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 17,730 | 230 | 1.31% |
| 2019 | 17,872 | 142 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 18,604 | 732 | 4.10% |
| 2021 | 18,815 | 211 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 18,853 | 38 | 0.20% |
| 2023 | 18,948 | 95 | 0.50% |
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Elizabeth City, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elizabeth City's population increased by 1,770 (10.46%), 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, Elizabeth City's population decreased by 91 (0.49%), 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, Elizabeth City's population increased by 344 (1.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elizabeth City's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,948.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elizabeth City's population peaked in year 2009 at 20,146.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elizabeth City's population was lowest in year 2001 at 16,808.
Elizabeth City, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elizabeth City grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elizabeth City had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population grew 11.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elizabeth City annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.52% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Elizabeth City population grew the most, with an increase of 732 people (a 4.10% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Elizabeth City population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,451 people (a 7.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elizabeth City, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elizabeth City's population increased by 133 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 38 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 95 (0.50%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elizabeth City, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elizabeth City increased by 1,042 (5.82%). The population was highest at 18,948 in the year 2023 and lowest at 17,500 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)