Smithfield, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Smithfield increased by 1,546. In this period, the peak population was 13,104 in the year 2009. 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 | 10,922 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,033 | 111 | 1.02% |
| 2002 | 11,228 | 195 | 1.77% |
| 2003 | 11,385 | 157 | 1.40% |
| 2004 | 11,623 | 238 | 2.09% |
| 2005 | 11,861 | 238 | 2.05% |
| 2006 | 12,133 | 272 | 2.29% |
| 2007 | 12,461 | 328 | 2.70% |
| 2008 | 12,798 | 337 | 2.70% |
| 2009 | 13,104 | 306 | 2.39% |
| 2010 | 11,089 | -2,015 | -15.38% |
| 2011 | 11,243 | 154 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 11,336 | 93 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 11,483 | 147 | 1.30% |
| 2014 | 11,686 | 203 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 11,864 | 178 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 12,102 | 238 | 2.01% |
| 2017 | 12,392 | 290 | 2.40% |
| 2018 | 12,703 | 311 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 12,991 | 288 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 11,383 | -1,608 | -12.38% |
| 2021 | 11,788 | 405 | 3.56% |
| 2022 | 12,126 | 338 | 2.87% |
| 2023 | 12,468 | 342 | 2.82% |
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Smithfield, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Smithfield's population increased by 167 (1.53%), 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, Smithfield's population increased by 294 (2.65%), 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, Smithfield's population increased by 1,085 (9.53%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Smithfield's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,468.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithfield's population peaked in year 2009 at 13,104.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Smithfield's population was lowest in year 2000 at 10,922.
Smithfield, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Smithfield grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Smithfield had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 14.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Smithfield annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Smithfield population grew the most, with an increase of 405 people (a 3.56% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Smithfield population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,015 people (a 15.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Smithfield, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Smithfield's population increased by 680 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 338 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 342 (2.82%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Smithfield, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Smithfield increased by 985 (8.58%). The population was highest at 12,991 in the year 2019 and lowest at 11,383 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.93%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)