Richlands, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richlands increased by 1,445. In this period, the peak population was 2,415 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 970 | - | - |
| 2001 | 951 | -19 | -1.96% |
| 2002 | 939 | -12 | -1.26% |
| 2003 | 878 | -61 | -6.50% |
| 2004 | 921 | 43 | 4.90% |
| 2005 | 891 | -30 | -3.26% |
| 2006 | 897 | 6 | 0.67% |
| 2007 | 892 | -5 | -0.56% |
| 2008 | 904 | 12 | 1.35% |
| 2009 | 929 | 25 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 1,509 | 580 | 62.43% |
| 2011 | 1,519 | 10 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,585 | 66 | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 1,608 | 23 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 1,628 | 20 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 1,641 | 13 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 1,640 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,661 | 21 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 1,688 | 27 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 1,699 | 11 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 2,294 | 595 | 35.02% |
| 2021 | 2,319 | 25 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 2,351 | 32 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 2,415 | 64 | 2.72% |
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Richlands, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Richlands's population increased by 539 (55.57%), 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, Richlands's population increased by 785 (52.02%), 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, Richlands's population increased by 121 (5.27%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Richlands's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,415.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richlands's population peaked in year 2023 at 2,415.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richlands's population was lowest in year 2003 at 878.
Richlands, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Richlands grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Richlands had an average annual population growth rate of 6.48% per year. Overall the population grew 148.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Richlands annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 6.48% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Richlands population grew the most, with an increase of 595 people (a 35.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Richlands population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 61 people (a 6.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Richlands, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Richlands's population increased by 96 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 32 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 64 (2.72%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Richlands, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Richlands increased by 807 (50.19%). The population was highest at 2,415 in the year 2023 and lowest at 1,628 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 4.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)