Gaston County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gaston County increased by 46,451. In this period, the peak population was 237,242 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 | 190,791 | - | - |
| 2001 | 191,955 | 1,164 | 0.61% |
| 2002 | 192,860 | 905 | 0.47% |
| 2003 | 192,838 | -22 | -0.01% |
| 2004 | 193,295 | 457 | 0.24% |
| 2005 | 195,529 | 2,234 | 1.16% |
| 2006 | 198,656 | 3,127 | 1.60% |
| 2007 | 203,130 | 4,474 | 2.25% |
| 2008 | 207,574 | 4,444 | 2.19% |
| 2009 | 209,323 | 1,749 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 206,114 | -3,209 | -1.53% |
| 2011 | 206,894 | 780 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 207,915 | 1,021 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 209,242 | 1,327 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 210,599 | 1,357 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 212,998 | 2,399 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 216,727 | 3,729 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 219,788 | 3,061 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 222,862 | 3,074 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 224,652 | 1,790 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 228,532 | 3,880 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 231,277 | 2,745 | 1.20% |
| 2022 | 233,970 | 2,693 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 237,242 | 3,272 | 1.40% |
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Gaston County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gaston County's population increased by 15,323 (8.03%), 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, Gaston County's population increased by 22,418 (10.88%), 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, Gaston County's population increased by 8,710 (3.81%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gaston County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 237,242.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gaston County's population peaked in year 2023 at 237,242.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gaston County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 190,791.
Gaston County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gaston County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gaston County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.06% per year. Overall the population grew 24.35% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gaston County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.06% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Gaston County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,474 people (a 2.25% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Gaston County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,209 people (a 1.53% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gaston County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gaston County's population increased by 5,965 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,693 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3,272 (1.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gaston County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gaston County increased by 28,000 (13.38%). The population was highest at 237,242 in the year 2023 and lowest at 210,599 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)