Madison County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Madison County increased by 2,410. In this period, the peak population was 22,071 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 | 19,661 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,816 | 155 | 0.79% |
| 2002 | 19,846 | 30 | 0.15% |
| 2003 | 19,812 | -34 | -0.17% |
| 2004 | 19,912 | 100 | 0.50% |
| 2005 | 20,010 | 98 | 0.49% |
| 2006 | 20,157 | 147 | 0.73% |
| 2007 | 20,290 | 133 | 0.66% |
| 2008 | 20,423 | 133 | 0.66% |
| 2009 | 20,519 | 96 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 20,798 | 279 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 20,872 | 74 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 20,913 | 41 | 0.20% |
| 2013 | 21,178 | 265 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 21,217 | 39 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 21,175 | -42 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 21,402 | 227 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 21,603 | 201 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 21,659 | 56 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 21,638 | -21 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 21,287 | -351 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 21,728 | 441 | 2.07% |
| 2022 | 21,881 | 153 | 0.70% |
| 2023 | 22,071 | 190 | 0.87% |
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Madison County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Madison County's population increased by 1,137 (5.78%), 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, Madison County's population increased by 489 (2.35%), 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, Madison County's population increased by 784 (3.68%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Madison County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 22,071.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Madison County's population peaked in year 2023 at 22,071.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Madison County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,661.
Madison County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Madison County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Madison County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population grew 12.26% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Madison County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.53% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Madison County population grew the most, with an increase of 441 people (a 2.07% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Madison County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 351 people (a 1.62% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Madison County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Madison County's population increased by 343 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 153 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 190 (0.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Madison County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Madison County increased by 893 (4.22%). The population was highest at 22,071 in the year 2023 and lowest at 21,175 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)