North Carolina population between 2000 and 2024
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of North Carolina increased by 2.97 million. In this period, the peak population was 11.05 million in the year 2024. 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 | 8,080,253 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,203,697 | 123,444 | 1.53% |
| 2002 | 8,313,830 | 110,133 | 1.34% |
| 2003 | 8,404,677 | 90,847 | 1.09% |
| 2004 | 8,527,524 | 122,847 | 1.46% |
| 2005 | 8,670,363 | 142,839 | 1.68% |
| 2006 | 8,872,573 | 202,210 | 2.33% |
| 2007 | 9,065,604 | 193,031 | 2.18% |
| 2008 | 9,246,787 | 181,183 | 2.00% |
| 2009 | 9,374,009 | 127,222 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 9,574,586 | 200,577 | 2.14% |
| 2011 | 9,658,913 | 84,327 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 9,751,810 | 92,897 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 9,846,717 | 94,907 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 9,937,295 | 90,578 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 10,037,218 | 99,923 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 10,161,802 | 124,584 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 10,275,758 | 113,956 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 10,391,358 | 115,600 | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 10,501,384 | 110,026 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 10,449,652 | -51,732 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 10,564,320 | 114,668 | 1.10% |
| 2022 | 10,710,793 | 146,473 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 10,881,189 | 170,396 | 1.59% |
| 2024 | 11,046,024 | 164,835 | 1.51% |
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North Carolina population from 2000 to 2024
From 2000 to 2010, North Carolina's population increased by 1.49 million (18.49%), 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, North Carolina's population increased by 875,066 (9.14%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.19% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2024, North Carolina's population increased by 596,372 (5.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 2.57%.
FIGURE 1
North Carolina's population from 2000 to 2024.
The estimated population at the end of 2024 was 11.05 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, North Carolina's population peaked in year 2024 at 11.05 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, North Carolina's population was lowest in year 2000 at 8.08 million.
North Carolina annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2024, i.e. 24 annual cycles, the population of North Carolina grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2024, North Carolina had an average annual population growth rate of 1.53% per year. Overall the population grew 36.70% between 2000 and 2024.
FIGURE 2
North Carolina annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2024 was 1.53% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 North Carolina population grew the most, with an increase of 202,210 people (a 2.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 North Carolina population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 51,732 people (a 0.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is North Carolina population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, North Carolina's population increased by 335,231 between 2022 and 2024. The increase was 170,396 (increased) between 2022 and 2023; and increase of 164,835 (1.51%) between 2023 and 2024.
How has the population of North Carolina changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2014 and 2024, population of North Carolina increased by 1.11 million (11.16%). The population was highest at 11.05 million in the year 2024 and lowest at 10.04 million in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)
