Wellford, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wellford increased by 1,196. In this period, the peak population was 3,627 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 | 2,431 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,443 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2002 | 2,450 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2003 | 2,454 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2004 | 2,457 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2005 | 2,470 | 13 | 0.53% |
| 2006 | 2,497 | 27 | 1.09% |
| 2007 | 2,535 | 38 | 1.52% |
| 2008 | 2,579 | 44 | 1.74% |
| 2009 | 2,608 | 29 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 2,413 | -195 | -7.48% |
| 2011 | 2,422 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,439 | 17 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 2,457 | 18 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 2,478 | 21 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 2,510 | 32 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 2,546 | 36 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 2,595 | 49 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 2,665 | 70 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 2,719 | 54 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 3,354 | 635 | 23.35% |
| 2021 | 3,416 | 62 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 3,519 | 103 | 3.02% |
| 2023 | 3,627 | 108 | 3.07% |
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Wellford, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wellford's population decreased by 18 (0.74%), 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, Wellford's population increased by 941 (39%), 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, Wellford's population increased by 273 (8.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wellford's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,627.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wellford's population peaked in year 2023 at 3,627.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wellford's population was lowest in year 2010 at 2,413.
Wellford, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wellford grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wellford had an average annual population growth rate of 2.14% per year. Overall the population grew 49.20% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wellford annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.14% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wellford population grew the most, with an increase of 635 people (a 23.35% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Wellford population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 195 people (a 7.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wellford, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wellford's population increased by 211 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 103 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 108 (3.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wellford, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wellford increased by 1,170 (47.62%). The population was highest at 3,627 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,478 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 4.15%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)