Jefferson, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jefferson increased by 156. In this period, the peak population was 1,637 in the year 2022. 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 | 1,479 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,472 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2002 | 1,471 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2003 | 1,467 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2004 | 1,463 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2005 | 1,456 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2006 | 1,453 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2007 | 1,446 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2008 | 1,445 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2009 | 1,452 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,600 | 148 | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 1,580 | -20 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 1,578 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 1,523 | -55 | -3.49% |
| 2014 | 1,531 | 8 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 1,520 | -11 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 1,508 | -12 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 1,523 | 15 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,532 | 9 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 1,539 | 7 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 1,627 | 88 | 5.72% |
| 2021 | 1,610 | -17 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 1,637 | 27 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 1,635 | -2 | -0.12% |
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Jefferson, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jefferson's population increased by 121 (8.18%), 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, Jefferson's population increased by 27 (1.69%), 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, Jefferson's population increased by 8 (0.49%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jefferson's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,635.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jefferson's population peaked in year 2022 at 1,637.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jefferson's population was lowest in year 2008 at 1,445.
Jefferson, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jefferson grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jefferson had an average annual population growth rate of 0.46% per year. Overall the population grew 10.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jefferson annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.46% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Jefferson population grew the most, with an increase of 148 people (a 10.19% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Jefferson population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 55 people (a 3.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jefferson, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jefferson's population increased by 25 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 27 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jefferson, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jefferson increased by 112 (7.35%). The population was highest at 1,637 in the year 2022 and lowest at 1,508 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)