Laurinburg, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Laurinburg decreased by 952. In this period, the peak population was 15,973 in the year 2000. 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 | 15,973 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,834 | -139 | -0.87% |
| 2002 | 15,586 | -248 | -1.57% |
| 2003 | 15,583 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2004 | 15,598 | 15 | 0.10% |
| 2005 | 15,559 | -39 | -0.25% |
| 2006 | 15,557 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2007 | 15,545 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2008 | 15,490 | -55 | -0.35% |
| 2009 | 15,429 | -61 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 15,915 | 486 | 3.15% |
| 2011 | 15,807 | -108 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 15,643 | -164 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 15,614 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 15,414 | -200 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 15,245 | -169 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 15,307 | 62 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 15,208 | -99 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 14,981 | -227 | -1.49% |
| 2019 | 14,960 | -21 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 15,101 | 141 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 15,075 | -26 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 15,035 | -40 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 15,021 | -14 | -0.09% |
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Laurinburg, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Laurinburg's population decreased by 58 (0.36%), 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, Laurinburg's population decreased by 814 (5.11%), 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, Laurinburg's population decreased by 80 (0.53%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Laurinburg's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,021.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Laurinburg's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,973.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Laurinburg's population was lowest in year 2019 at 14,960.
Laurinburg, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Laurinburg grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Laurinburg had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.96% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Laurinburg annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Laurinburg population grew the most, with an increase of 486 people (a 3.15% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Laurinburg population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 248 people (a 1.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Laurinburg, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Laurinburg's population decreased by 54 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 40 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 14 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Laurinburg, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Laurinburg decreased by 593 (3.80%). The population was highest at 15,414 in the year 2014 and lowest at 14,960 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)