Onslow County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Onslow County increased by 63,249. In this period, the peak population was 213,676 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 | 150,427 | - | - |
| 2001 | 149,924 | -503 | -0.33% |
| 2002 | 151,539 | 1,615 | 1.08% |
| 2003 | 148,711 | -2,828 | -1.87% |
| 2004 | 156,129 | 7,418 | 4.99% |
| 2005 | 153,618 | -2,511 | -1.61% |
| 2006 | 156,762 | 3,144 | 2.05% |
| 2007 | 158,457 | 1,695 | 1.08% |
| 2008 | 164,066 | 5,609 | 3.54% |
| 2009 | 166,271 | 2,205 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 186,918 | 20,647 | 12.42% |
| 2011 | 185,068 | -1,850 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 190,813 | 5,745 | 3.10% |
| 2013 | 192,522 | 1,709 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 192,061 | -461 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 193,402 | 1,341 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 192,745 | -657 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 195,332 | 2,587 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 197,069 | 1,737 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 202,795 | 5,726 | 2.91% |
| 2020 | 207,757 | 4,962 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 206,018 | -1,739 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 209,031 | 3,013 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 213,676 | 4,645 | 2.22% |
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Onslow County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Onslow County's population increased by 36,491 (24.26%), 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, Onslow County's population increased by 20,839 (11.15%), 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, Onslow County's population increased by 5,919 (2.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Onslow County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 213,676.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Onslow County's population peaked in year 2023 at 213,676.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Onslow County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 148,711.
Onslow County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Onslow County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Onslow County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.83% per year. Overall the population grew 42.05% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Onslow County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.83% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Onslow County population grew the most, with an increase of 20,647 people (a 12.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Onslow County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,828 people (a 1.87% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Onslow County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Onslow County's population increased by 7,658 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3,013 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 4,645 (2.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Onslow County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Onslow County increased by 21,154 (10.99%). The population was highest at 213,676 in the year 2023 and lowest at 192,061 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)
