Elk Park, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elk Park increased by 82. In this period, the peak population was 549 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 | 467 | - | - |
| 2001 | 469 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2002 | 467 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2003 | 466 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 464 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2005 | 455 | -9 | -1.94% |
| 2006 | 449 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2007 | 440 | -9 | -2.00% |
| 2008 | 439 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2009 | 435 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 452 | 17 | 3.91% |
| 2011 | 450 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 447 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 446 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 446 | - | - |
| 2015 | 443 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 443 | - | - |
| 2017 | 446 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 447 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 448 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 541 | 93 | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 544 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 547 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 549 | 2 | 0.37% |
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Elk Park, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elk Park's population decreased by 15 (3.21%), 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, Elk Park's population increased by 89 (19.69%), 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, Elk Park's population increased by 8 (1.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elk Park's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elk Park's population peaked in year 2023 at 549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elk Park's population was lowest in year 2009 at 435.
Elk Park, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elk Park grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elk Park had an average annual population growth rate of 0.76% per year. Overall the population grew 17.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elk Park annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.76% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Elk Park population grew the most, with an increase of 93 people (a 20.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Elk Park population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 9 people (a 1.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elk Park, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elk Park's population increased by 5 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elk Park, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elk Park increased by 103 (23.09%). The population was highest at 549 in the year 2023 and lowest at 443 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)