Transylvania County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Transylvania County was 33,355, a 0.30% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Transylvania County's population was 33,255, an increase of 0.63% compared to a population of 33,046 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Transylvania County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Transylvania County increased by 4,013. 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 0.3%
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 0.1%
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 33,046 -1,224 -3.57%
2021 33,255 209 0.63%
2022 33,355 100 0.3%
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Transylvania County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

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 41 (0.12%), 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 Transylvania County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Transylvania County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 33,355. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Transylvania County's population peaked in year 2019 at 34,270.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Transylvania County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 29,266.

Transylvania County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Transylvania County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Transylvania County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 13.68% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Transylvania County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Transylvania County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.62% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 309. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Transylvania County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,707 (8.91%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Transylvania County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,224 (-3.57%).

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 309 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 209 (0.63%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 100 (0.30%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Transylvania County increased by 508 (1.55%). The population was highest at 34,270 in the year 2019 and lowest at 32,847 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.16%.

References

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County was 33,355, a 0.30% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Transylvania County population was 33,255, an increase of 0.63% compared to a population of 33,046 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Transylvania County increased by 4,013. 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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Transylvania 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 Transylvania County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Transylvania 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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