Jackson County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jackson County increased by 11,338. In this period, the peak population was 44,574 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 | 33,236 | - | - |
| 2001 | 33,609 | 373 | 1.12% |
| 2002 | 34,088 | 479 | 1.43% |
| 2003 | 34,965 | 877 | 2.57% |
| 2004 | 35,555 | 590 | 1.69% |
| 2005 | 35,823 | 268 | 0.75% |
| 2006 | 36,595 | 772 | 2.16% |
| 2007 | 36,625 | 30 | 0.08% |
| 2008 | 36,941 | 316 | 0.86% |
| 2009 | 37,490 | 549 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 40,376 | 2,886 | 7.70% |
| 2011 | 40,256 | -120 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 40,661 | 405 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 41,034 | 373 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 40,960 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 41,352 | 392 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 42,645 | 1,293 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 43,220 | 575 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 43,540 | 320 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 43,736 | 196 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 42,237 | -1,499 | -3.43% |
| 2021 | 42,587 | 350 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 43,922 | 1,335 | 3.13% |
| 2023 | 44,574 | 652 | 1.48% |
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Jackson County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jackson County's population increased by 7,140 (21.48%), 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, Jackson County's population increased by 1,861 (4.61%), 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, Jackson County's population increased by 2,337 (5.53%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jackson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 44,574.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jackson County's population peaked in year 2023 at 44,574.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jackson County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 33,236.
Jackson County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jackson County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jackson County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.48% per year. Overall the population grew 34.11% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jackson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.48% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Jackson County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,886 people (a 7.70% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Jackson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,499 people (a 3.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jackson County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jackson County's population increased by 1,987 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,335 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 652 (1.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jackson County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jackson County increased by 3,540 (8.63%). The population was highest at 44,574 in the year 2023 and lowest at 40,960 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)