Polk County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Polk County was 19,986, a 1.50% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Polk County's population was 19,691, an increase of 1.59% compared to a population of 19,383 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Polk County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Polk County increased by 1,648. 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 1.1%
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 -0.9%
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 -
2017 20,567 149 0.73%
2018 20,673 106 0.52%
2019 20,723 50 0.24%
2020 19,383 -1,340 -6.47%
2021 19,691 308 1.59%
2022 19,986 295 1.5%
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Polk County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

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 1,091 (5.33%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Polk County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Polk County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 19,986. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Polk County's population peaked in year 2019 at 20,723.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Polk County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 18,338.

Polk County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Polk County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Polk County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.41% per year. Overall the population grew 8.99% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Polk County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Polk County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.41% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 603. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Polk County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,192 (6.18%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Polk County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,340 (-6.47%).

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 603 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 308 (1.59%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 295 (1.50%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Polk County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Polk County decreased by 404 (1.98%). The population was highest at 20,723 in the year 2019 and lowest at 19,383 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.11%.

References

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Polk County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Polk County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Polk County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Polk County was 19,986, a 1.50% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Polk County population was 19,691, an increase of 1.59% compared to a population of 19,383 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Polk County increased by 1,648. 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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Polk County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Polk County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Polk County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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