Jacksonville, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jacksonville increased by 6,873. In this period, the peak population was 78,056 in the year 2010. 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 | 66,006 | - | - |
| 2001 | 66,114 | 108 | 0.16% |
| 2002 | 68,049 | 1,935 | 2.93% |
| 2003 | 69,564 | 1,515 | 2.23% |
| 2004 | 72,151 | 2,587 | 3.72% |
| 2005 | 70,689 | -1,462 | -2.03% |
| 2006 | 72,424 | 1,735 | 2.45% |
| 2007 | 73,704 | 1,280 | 1.77% |
| 2008 | 77,108 | 3,404 | 4.62% |
| 2009 | 76,478 | -630 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 78,056 | 1,578 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 75,174 | -2,882 | -3.69% |
| 2012 | 76,357 | 1,183 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 75,669 | -688 | -0.90% |
| 2014 | 74,238 | -1,431 | -1.89% |
| 2015 | 74,346 | 108 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 72,831 | -1,515 | -2.04% |
| 2017 | 72,829 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2018 | 72,767 | -62 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 76,797 | 4,030 | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 74,922 | -1,875 | -2.44% |
| 2021 | 72,073 | -2,849 | -3.80% |
| 2022 | 72,192 | 119 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 72,879 | 687 | 0.95% |
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Jacksonville, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jacksonville's population increased by 12,050 (18.26%), 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, Jacksonville's population decreased by 3,134 (4.02%), 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, Jacksonville's population decreased by 2,043 (2.73%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jacksonville's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 72,879.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jacksonville's population peaked in year 2010 at 78,056.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jacksonville's population was lowest in year 2000 at 66,006.
Jacksonville, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jacksonville grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jacksonville had an average annual population growth rate of 0.45% per year. Overall the population grew 10.41% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jacksonville annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.45% per year.
From 2018 to 2019 Jacksonville population grew the most, with an increase of 4,030 people (a 5.54% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Jacksonville population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,882 people (a 3.69% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jacksonville, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jacksonville's population increased by 806 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 119 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 687 (0.95%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jacksonville, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jacksonville decreased by 2,790 (3.69%). The population was highest at 76,797 in the year 2019 and lowest at 72,073 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)