Robeson County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Robeson County decreased by 5,919. In this period, the peak population was 135,458 in the year 2012. 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 | 123,284 | - | - |
| 2001 | 123,612 | 328 | 0.27% |
| 2002 | 124,110 | 498 | 0.40% |
| 2003 | 124,816 | 706 | 0.57% |
| 2004 | 124,982 | 166 | 0.13% |
| 2005 | 126,432 | 1,450 | 1.16% |
| 2006 | 127,106 | 674 | 0.53% |
| 2007 | 128,325 | 1,219 | 0.96% |
| 2008 | 129,252 | 927 | 0.72% |
| 2009 | 130,133 | 881 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 134,469 | 4,336 | 3.33% |
| 2011 | 135,168 | 699 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 135,458 | 290 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 135,135 | -323 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 134,920 | -215 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 134,446 | -474 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 133,344 | -1,102 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 132,606 | -738 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 131,890 | -716 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 130,440 | -1,450 | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 116,309 | -14,131 | -10.83% |
| 2021 | 116,142 | -167 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 116,466 | 324 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 117,365 | 899 | 0.77% |
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Robeson County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Robeson County's population increased by 11,185 (9.07%), 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, Robeson County's population decreased by 18,160 (13.50%), 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, Robeson County's population increased by 1,056 (0.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Robeson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 117,365.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Robeson County's population peaked in year 2012 at 135,458.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Robeson County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 116,142.
Robeson County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Robeson County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Robeson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population shrank 4.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Robeson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.21% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Robeson County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,336 people (a 3.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Robeson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 14,131 people (a 10.83% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Robeson County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Robeson County's population increased by 1,223 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 324 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 899 (0.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Robeson County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Robeson County decreased by 17,770 (13.15%). The population was highest at 134,920 in the year 2014 and lowest at 116,142 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)