Pitt County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pitt County increased by 40,930. In this period, the peak population was 181,257 in the year 2019. 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 | 134,189 | - | - |
| 2001 | 136,008 | 1,819 | 1.36% |
| 2002 | 138,000 | 1,992 | 1.46% |
| 2003 | 139,910 | 1,910 | 1.38% |
| 2004 | 142,179 | 2,269 | 1.62% |
| 2005 | 144,967 | 2,788 | 1.96% |
| 2006 | 149,217 | 4,250 | 2.93% |
| 2007 | 152,990 | 3,773 | 2.53% |
| 2008 | 156,808 | 3,818 | 2.50% |
| 2009 | 159,440 | 2,632 | 1.68% |
| 2010 | 168,865 | 9,425 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 170,813 | 1,948 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 173,021 | 2,208 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 174,443 | 1,422 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 175,052 | 609 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 176,178 | 1,126 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 177,291 | 1,113 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 178,661 | 1,370 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 179,673 | 1,012 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 181,257 | 1,584 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 170,390 | -10,867 | -6.00% |
| 2021 | 172,235 | 1,845 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 173,610 | 1,375 | 0.80% |
| 2023 | 175,119 | 1,509 | 0.87% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pitt County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pitt County's population increased by 34,676 (25.84%), 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, Pitt County's population increased by 1,525 (0.90%), 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, Pitt County's population increased by 4,729 (2.78%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pitt County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 175,119.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pitt County's population peaked in year 2019 at 181,257.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pitt County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 134,189.
Pitt County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pitt County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pitt County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.33% per year. Overall the population grew 30.50% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pitt County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.33% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Pitt County population grew the most, with an increase of 9,425 people (a 5.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Pitt County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 10,867 people (a 6% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pitt County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pitt County's population increased by 2,884 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,375 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,509 (0.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pitt County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pitt County increased by 676 (0.39%). The population was highest at 181,257 in the year 2019 and lowest at 170,390 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)