Orange County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Orange County increased by 34,523. In this period, the peak population was 150,626 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 | 116,103 | - | - |
| 2001 | 118,445 | 2,342 | 2.02% |
| 2002 | 117,225 | -1,220 | -1.03% |
| 2003 | 118,018 | 793 | 0.68% |
| 2004 | 118,415 | 397 | 0.34% |
| 2005 | 120,324 | 1,909 | 1.61% |
| 2006 | 122,832 | 2,508 | 2.08% |
| 2007 | 125,492 | 2,660 | 2.17% |
| 2008 | 127,722 | 2,230 | 1.78% |
| 2009 | 129,970 | 2,248 | 1.76% |
| 2010 | 133,985 | 4,015 | 3.09% |
| 2011 | 134,853 | 868 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 137,870 | 3,017 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 139,471 | 1,601 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 140,432 | 961 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 141,449 | 1,017 | 0.72% |
| 2016 | 142,849 | 1,400 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 143,624 | 775 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 148,029 | 4,405 | 3.07% |
| 2019 | 148,192 | 163 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 143,602 | -4,590 | -3.10% |
| 2021 | 148,693 | 5,091 | 3.55% |
| 2022 | 150,253 | 1,560 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 150,626 | 373 | 0.25% |
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Orange County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Orange County's population increased by 17,882 (15.40%), 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, Orange County's population increased by 9,617 (7.18%), 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, Orange County's population increased by 7,024 (4.89%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Orange County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 150,626.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Orange County's population peaked in year 2023 at 150,626.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Orange County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 116,103.
Orange County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Orange County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Orange County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.29% per year. Overall the population grew 29.73% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Orange County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.29% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Orange County population grew the most, with an increase of 5,091 people (a 3.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Orange County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,590 people (a 3.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Orange County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Orange County's population increased by 1,933 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,560 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 373 (0.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Orange County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Orange County increased by 11,155 (8%). The population was highest at 150,626 in the year 2023 and lowest at 140,432 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)