Morehead City, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Morehead City increased by 1,896. In this period, the peak population was 9,863 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 | 7,967 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,990 | 23 | 0.29% |
| 2002 | 8,043 | 53 | 0.66% |
| 2003 | 8,225 | 182 | 2.26% |
| 2004 | 8,599 | 374 | 4.55% |
| 2005 | 8,936 | 337 | 3.92% |
| 2006 | 9,365 | 429 | 4.80% |
| 2007 | 9,491 | 126 | 1.35% |
| 2008 | 9,590 | 99 | 1.04% |
| 2009 | 9,743 | 153 | 1.60% |
| 2010 | 8,687 | -1,056 | -10.84% |
| 2011 | 8,815 | 128 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 9,034 | 219 | 2.48% |
| 2013 | 9,117 | 83 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 9,154 | 37 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 9,198 | 44 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 9,278 | 80 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 9,323 | 45 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 9,625 | 302 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 9,624 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 9,578 | -46 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 9,716 | 138 | 1.44% |
| 2022 | 9,840 | 124 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 9,863 | 23 | 0.23% |
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Morehead City, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Morehead City's population increased by 720 (9.04%), 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, Morehead City's population increased by 891 (10.26%), 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, Morehead City's population increased by 285 (2.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Morehead City's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,863.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Morehead City's population peaked in year 2023 at 9,863.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Morehead City's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,967.
Morehead City, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Morehead City grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Morehead City had an average annual population growth rate of 1.03% per year. Overall the population grew 23.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Morehead City annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.03% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Morehead City population grew the most, with an increase of 429 people (a 4.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Morehead City population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,056 people (a 10.84% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Morehead City, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Morehead City's population increased by 147 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 124 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 23 (0.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Morehead City, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Morehead City increased by 746 (8.18%). The population was highest at 9,863 in the year 2023 and lowest at 9,154 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)