Emerald Isle, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Emerald Isle increased by 477. In this period, the peak population was 3,966 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 | 3,489 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,497 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2002 | 3,511 | 14 | 0.40% |
| 2003 | 3,549 | 38 | 1.08% |
| 2004 | 3,620 | 71 | 2.00% |
| 2005 | 3,656 | 36 | 0.99% |
| 2006 | 3,683 | 27 | 0.74% |
| 2007 | 3,651 | -32 | -0.87% |
| 2008 | 3,656 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2009 | 3,685 | 29 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 3,671 | -14 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,699 | 28 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 3,679 | -20 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 3,700 | 21 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 3,704 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 3,709 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 3,696 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,697 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,710 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 3,697 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 3,846 | 149 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 3,903 | 57 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 3,934 | 31 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 3,966 | 32 | 0.81% |
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Emerald Isle, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Emerald Isle's population increased by 182 (5.22%), 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, Emerald Isle's population increased by 175 (4.77%), 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, Emerald Isle's population increased by 120 (3.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Emerald Isle's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,966.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Emerald Isle's population peaked in year 2023 at 3,966.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Emerald Isle's population was lowest in year 2000 at 3,489.
Emerald Isle, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Emerald Isle grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Emerald Isle had an average annual population growth rate of 0.59% per year. Overall the population grew 13.67% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Emerald Isle annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.59% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Emerald Isle population grew the most, with an increase of 149 people (a 4.03% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Emerald Isle population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 32 people (a 0.87% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Emerald Isle, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Emerald Isle's population increased by 63 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 31 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 32 (0.81%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Emerald Isle, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Emerald Isle increased by 266 (7.19%). The population was highest at 3,966 in the year 2023 and lowest at 3,696 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.70%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)