West Jefferson, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Jefferson increased by 162. In this period, the peak population was 1,337 in the year 2022. 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 | 1,172 | - | - |
| 2001 | 1,164 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2002 | 1,159 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2003 | 1,153 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2004 | 1,155 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2005 | 1,146 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2006 | 1,144 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2007 | 1,144 | - | - |
| 2008 | 1,143 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2009 | 1,145 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,332 | 187 | 16.33% |
| 2011 | 1,319 | -13 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,316 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,312 | -4 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 1,307 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,299 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 1,294 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 1,301 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 1,315 | 14 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 1,317 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,316 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,326 | 10 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 1,337 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 1,334 | -3 | -0.22% |
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West Jefferson, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Jefferson's population increased by 160 (13.65%), 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, West Jefferson's population decreased by 16 (1.20%), 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, West Jefferson's population increased by 18 (1.37%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Jefferson's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 1,334.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Jefferson's population peaked in year 2022 at 1,337.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Jefferson's population was lowest in year 2008 at 1,143.
West Jefferson, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Jefferson grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Jefferson had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population grew 13.82% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Jefferson annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 West Jefferson population grew the most, with an increase of 187 people (a 16.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 West Jefferson population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 13 people (a 0.98% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Jefferson, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Jefferson's population increased by 8 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 11 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 3 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Jefferson, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Jefferson increased by 22 (1.68%). The population was highest at 1,337 in the year 2022 and lowest at 1,294 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)