Polk County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Polk County increased by 1,722. In this period, the peak population was 20,723 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 | 18,338 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,494 | 156 | 0.85% |
| 2002 | 18,613 | 119 | 0.64% |
| 2003 | 18,654 | 41 | 0.22% |
| 2004 | 18,788 | 134 | 0.72% |
| 2005 | 18,892 | 104 | 0.55% |
| 2006 | 19,100 | 208 | 1.10% |
| 2007 | 19,191 | 91 | 0.48% |
| 2008 | 19,291 | 100 | 0.52% |
| 2009 | 19,282 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 20,474 | 1,192 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 20,289 | -185 | -0.90% |
| 2012 | 20,251 | -38 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 20,390 | 139 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 20,372 | -18 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 20,417 | 45 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 20,418 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 20,567 | 149 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 20,673 | 106 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 20,723 | 50 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 19,390 | -1,333 | -6.43% |
| 2021 | 19,714 | 324 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 20,012 | 298 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 20,060 | 48 | 0.24% |
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Polk County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Polk County's population increased by 2,136 (11.65%), 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, Polk County's population decreased by 1,084 (5.29%), 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, Polk County's population increased by 670 (3.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Polk County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,060.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Polk County's population peaked in year 2019 at 20,723.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Polk County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,338.
Polk County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Polk County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Polk County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.41% per year. Overall the population grew 9.39% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Polk County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.41% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Polk County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,192 people (a 6.18% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Polk County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,333 people (a 6.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Polk County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Polk County's population increased by 346 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 298 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 48 (0.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Polk County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Polk County decreased by 330 (1.62%). The population was highest at 20,723 in the year 2019 and lowest at 19,390 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)