Wilkes County, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilkes County increased by 238. In this period, the peak population was 69,265 in the year 2010. 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 | 65,775 | - | - |
| 2001 | 66,379 | 604 | 0.92% |
| 2002 | 66,630 | 251 | 0.38% |
| 2003 | 66,778 | 148 | 0.22% |
| 2004 | 66,564 | -214 | -0.32% |
| 2005 | 66,725 | 161 | 0.24% |
| 2006 | 66,819 | 94 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 67,010 | 191 | 0.29% |
| 2008 | 67,066 | 56 | 0.08% |
| 2009 | 66,725 | -341 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 69,265 | 2,540 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 68,949 | -316 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 68,910 | -39 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 68,610 | -300 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 68,418 | -192 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 68,302 | -116 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 68,573 | 271 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 68,461 | -112 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 68,481 | 20 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 68,296 | -185 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 65,916 | -2,380 | -3.48% |
| 2021 | 65,826 | -90 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 65,791 | -35 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 66,013 | 222 | 0.34% |
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Wilkes County, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilkes County's population increased by 3,490 (5.31%), 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, Wilkes County's population decreased by 3,349 (4.84%), 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, Wilkes County's population increased by 97 (0.15%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilkes County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 66,013.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilkes County's population peaked in year 2010 at 69,265.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilkes County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 65,775.
Wilkes County, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilkes County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilkes County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population grew 0.36% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilkes County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.02% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Wilkes County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,540 people (a 3.81% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wilkes County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,380 people (a 3.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilkes County, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilkes County's population increased by 187 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 35 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 222 (0.34%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilkes County, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilkes County decreased by 2,597 (3.79%). The population was highest at 68,573 in the year 2016 and lowest at 65,791 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.38%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)