Raeford, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Raeford increased by 693. In this period, the peak population was 4,955 in the year 2017. 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 | 3,851 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,837 | -14 | -0.36% |
| 2002 | 3,851 | 14 | 0.36% |
| 2003 | 3,905 | 54 | 1.40% |
| 2004 | 3,918 | 13 | 0.33% |
| 2005 | 3,968 | 50 | 1.28% |
| 2006 | 3,942 | -26 | -0.66% |
| 2007 | 3,914 | -28 | -0.71% |
| 2008 | 3,984 | 70 | 1.79% |
| 2009 | 4,091 | 107 | 2.69% |
| 2010 | 4,664 | 573 | 14.01% |
| 2011 | 4,827 | 163 | 3.49% |
| 2012 | 4,834 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 4,854 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 4,781 | -73 | -1.50% |
| 2015 | 4,840 | 59 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 4,915 | 75 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 4,955 | 40 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 4,951 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 4,948 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 4,561 | -387 | -7.82% |
| 2021 | 4,546 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 4,533 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 4,544 | 11 | 0.24% |
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Raeford, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Raeford's population increased by 813 (21.11%), 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, Raeford's population decreased by 103 (2.21%), 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, Raeford's population decreased by 17 (0.37%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Raeford's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,544.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Raeford's population peaked in year 2017 at 4,955.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Raeford's population was lowest in year 2001 at 3,837.
Raeford, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Raeford grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Raeford had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population grew 18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Raeford annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Raeford population grew the most, with an increase of 573 people (a 14.01% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Raeford population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 387 people (a 7.82% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Raeford, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Raeford's population decreased by 2 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 13 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 11 (0.24%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Raeford, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Raeford decreased by 310 (6.39%). The population was highest at 4,955 in the year 2017 and lowest at 4,533 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)