Stanly County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Stanly County increased by 7,476. In this period, the peak population was 65,699 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 | 58,223 | - | - |
| 2001 | 58,629 | 406 | 0.70% |
| 2002 | 58,617 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2003 | 58,641 | 24 | 0.04% |
| 2004 | 58,490 | -151 | -0.26% |
| 2005 | 58,740 | 250 | 0.43% |
| 2006 | 58,937 | 197 | 0.34% |
| 2007 | 59,550 | 613 | 1.04% |
| 2008 | 60,058 | 508 | 0.85% |
| 2009 | 60,073 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 60,578 | 505 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 60,531 | -47 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 60,464 | -67 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 60,635 | 171 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 60,621 | -14 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 60,624 | 3 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 60,829 | 205 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 61,458 | 629 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 62,077 | 619 | 1.01% |
| 2019 | 62,645 | 568 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 62,642 | -3 | -0.00% |
| 2021 | 63,100 | 458 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 64,231 | 1,131 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 65,699 | 1,468 | 2.29% |
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Stanly County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Stanly County's population increased by 2,355 (4.04%), 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, Stanly County's population increased by 2,064 (3.41%), 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, Stanly County's population increased by 3,057 (4.88%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Stanly County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 65,699.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stanly County's population peaked in year 2023 at 65,699.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Stanly County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 58,223.
Stanly County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Stanly County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Stanly County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.56% per year. Overall the population grew 12.84% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Stanly County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.56% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Stanly County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,468 people (a 2.29% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Stanly County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 151 people (a 0.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Stanly County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Stanly County's population increased by 2,599 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,131 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,468 (2.29%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Stanly County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Stanly County increased by 5,064 (8.35%). The population was highest at 65,699 in the year 2023 and lowest at 60,621 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.81%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)