Perquimans County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Perquimans County increased by 1,986. In this period, the peak population was 13,638 in the year 2013. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,391 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,465 | 74 | 0.65% |
| 2002 | 11,482 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 2003 | 11,530 | 48 | 0.42% |
| 2004 | 11,600 | 70 | 0.61% |
| 2005 | 11,828 | 228 | 1.97% |
| 2006 | 12,154 | 326 | 2.76% |
| 2007 | 12,492 | 338 | 2.78% |
| 2008 | 12,811 | 319 | 2.55% |
| 2009 | 12,732 | -79 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 13,480 | 748 | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 13,499 | 19 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 13,590 | 91 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 13,638 | 48 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 13,541 | -97 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 13,474 | -67 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 13,425 | -49 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 13,464 | 39 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 13,427 | -37 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 13,578 | 151 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 13,018 | -560 | -4.12% |
| 2021 | 13,117 | 99 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 13,221 | 104 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 13,377 | 156 | 1.18% |
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Perquimans County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Perquimans County's population increased by 2,089 (18.34%), 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, Perquimans County's population decreased by 462 (3.43%), 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, Perquimans County's population increased by 359 (2.76%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Perquimans County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,377.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Perquimans County's population peaked in year 2013 at 13,638.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Perquimans County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,391.
Perquimans County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Perquimans County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Perquimans County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.76% per year. Overall the population grew 17.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Perquimans County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.76% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Perquimans County population grew the most, with an increase of 748 people (a 5.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Perquimans County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 560 people (a 4.12% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Perquimans County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Perquimans County's population increased by 260 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 104 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 156 (1.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Perquimans County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Perquimans County decreased by 261 (1.91%). The population was highest at 13,578 in the year 2019 and lowest at 13,018 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)