Transylvania County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Transylvania County increased by 4,207. In this period, the peak population was 34,270 in the year 2019. 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 | 29,342 | - | - |
| 2001 | 29,305 | -37 | -0.13% |
| 2002 | 29,446 | 141 | 0.48% |
| 2003 | 29,266 | -180 | -0.61% |
| 2004 | 29,355 | 89 | 0.30% |
| 2005 | 29,580 | 225 | 0.77% |
| 2006 | 29,854 | 274 | 0.93% |
| 2007 | 30,159 | 305 | 1.02% |
| 2008 | 30,351 | 192 | 0.64% |
| 2009 | 30,380 | 29 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 33,087 | 2,707 | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 32,812 | -275 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 32,849 | 37 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 32,847 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 32,971 | 124 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 33,185 | 214 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 33,433 | 248 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 33,812 | 379 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 34,182 | 370 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 34,270 | 88 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 33,048 | -1,222 | -3.57% |
| 2021 | 33,272 | 224 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 33,373 | 101 | 0.30% |
| 2023 | 33,549 | 176 | 0.53% |
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Transylvania County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Transylvania County's population increased by 3,745 (12.76%), 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, Transylvania County's population decreased by 39 (0.12%), 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, Transylvania County's population increased by 501 (1.52%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Transylvania County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 33,549.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Transylvania County's population peaked in year 2019 at 34,270.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Transylvania County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 29,266.
Transylvania County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Transylvania County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Transylvania County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 14.34% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Transylvania County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Transylvania County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,707 people (a 8.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Transylvania County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,222 people (a 3.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Transylvania County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Transylvania County's population increased by 277 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 101 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 176 (0.53%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Transylvania County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Transylvania County increased by 702 (2.14%). The population was highest at 34,270 in the year 2019 and lowest at 32,971 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)