Lexington, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lexington increased by 80. In this period, the peak population was 20,202 in the year 2008. 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 | 19,760 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,725 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2002 | 19,892 | 167 | 0.85% |
| 2003 | 20,169 | 277 | 1.39% |
| 2004 | 20,145 | -24 | -0.12% |
| 2005 | 20,066 | -79 | -0.39% |
| 2006 | 20,022 | -44 | -0.22% |
| 2007 | 20,066 | 44 | 0.22% |
| 2008 | 20,202 | 136 | 0.68% |
| 2009 | 20,191 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 18,935 | -1,256 | -6.22% |
| 2011 | 18,900 | -35 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 18,872 | -28 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 18,860 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 19,074 | 214 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 18,911 | -163 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 18,873 | -38 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 18,757 | -116 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 18,957 | 200 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 19,094 | 137 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 19,665 | 571 | 2.99% |
| 2021 | 19,683 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 19,725 | 42 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 19,840 | 115 | 0.58% |
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Lexington, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lexington's population decreased by 825 (4.18%), 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, Lexington's population increased by 730 (3.86%), 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, Lexington's population increased by 175 (0.89%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lexington's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,840.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lexington's population peaked in year 2008 at 20,202.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lexington's population was lowest in year 2017 at 18,757.
Lexington, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lexington grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lexington had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population grew 0.40% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lexington annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.02% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Lexington population grew the most, with an increase of 571 people (a 2.99% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Lexington population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,256 people (a 6.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lexington, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lexington's population increased by 157 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 42 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 115 (0.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lexington, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lexington increased by 980 (5.20%). The population was highest at 19,840 in the year 2023 and lowest at 18,757 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.51%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)