Scotland County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Scotland County was 34,162, a 0.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Scotland County's population was 34,175, an increase of 0.10% compared to a population of 34,141 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Scotland County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Scotland County decreased by 1,797. In this period, the peak population was 36,533 in the year 2008. 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 35,959 - -
2001 35,908 -51 -0.14%
2002 35,542 -366 -1.02%
2003 35,561 19 0.05%
2004 36,532 971 2.73%
2005 36,492 -40 -0.11%
2006 36,438 -54 -0.15%
2007 36,486 48 0.13%
2008 36,533 47 0.13%
2009 36,370 -163 -0.45%
2010 36,062 -308 -0.85%
2011 36,274 212 0.59%
2012 36,094 -180 -0.5%
2013 35,916 -178 -0.49%
2014 35,662 -254 -0.71%
2015 35,333 -329 -0.92%
2016 35,315 -18 -0.05%
2017 35,178 -137 -0.39%
2018 34,701 -477 -1.36%
2019 34,776 75 0.22%
2020 34,141 -635 -1.83%
2021 34,175 34 0.1%
2022 34,162 -13 -0.04%
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Scotland County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Scotland County's population increased by 103 (0.29%), 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, Scotland County's population decreased by 1,921 (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 Scotland County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Scotland County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 34,162. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Scotland County's population peaked in year 2008 at 36,533.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Scotland County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 34,141.

Scotland County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Scotland County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Scotland County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.23% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.00% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Scotland County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Scotland County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.23% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 21. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2003 to 2004, Scotland County's population grew the most with an increase of 971 (2.73%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Scotland County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 635 (-1.83%).

Things to know

Is Scotland County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Scotland County's population increased by 21 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 34 (0.10%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 13 (0.04%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Scotland County decreased by 1,754 (4.88%). The population was highest at 35,916 in the year 2013 and lowest at 34,141 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.55%.

References

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland County was 34,162, a 0.04% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Scotland County population was 34,175, an increase of 0.10% compared to a population of 34,141 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Scotland County decreased by 1,797. In this period, the peak population was 36,533 in the year 2008. 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).

Scotland 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 Scotland County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Scotland 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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Margin of Error

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