Wilmington, NC Population by Year

In 2023, the population of Wilmington was 122,698, a 1.30% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Wilmington's population was 121,120, an increase of 2.79% compared to a population of 117,837 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

Wilmington, NC population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilmington increased by 32,558. In this period, the peak population was 123,522 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 90,140 - -
2001 90,966 826 0.92%
2002 91,897 931 1.02%
2003 92,986 1,089 1.19%
2004 95,362 2,376 2.56%
2005 97,754 2,392 2.51%
2006 99,309 1,555 1.59%
2007 100,325 1,016 1.02%
2008 101,261 936 0.93%
2009 101,894 633 0.63%
2010 106,769 4,875 4.78%
2011 108,171 1,402 1.31%
2012 109,706 1,535 1.42%
2013 111,753 2,047 1.87%
2014 113,408 1,655 1.48%
2015 115,163 1,755 1.55%
2016 118,839 3,676 3.19%
2017 120,917 2,078 1.75%
2018 122,786 1,869 1.55%
2019 123,522 736 0.60%
2020 115,770 -7,752 -6.28%
2021 117,837 2,067 1.79%
2022 121,120 3,283 2.79%
2023 122,698 1,578 1.30%
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Wilmington, NC population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, Wilmington's population increased by 16,629 (18.45%), 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, Wilmington's population increased by 9,001 (8.43%), 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, Wilmington's population increased by 6,928 (5.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

Wilmington's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 122,698.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmington's population peaked in year 2019 at 123,522.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilmington's population was lowest in year 2000 at 90,140.

Wilmington, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilmington grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2023, Wilmington had an average annual population growth rate of 1.57% per year. Overall the population grew 36.12% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

Wilmington annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.57% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2009 to 2010 Wilmington population grew the most, with an increase of 4,875 people (a 4.78% year-on-year increase)..

From 2019 to 2020 Wilmington population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 7,752 people (a 6.28% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Wilmington, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilmington's population increased by 4,861 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3,283 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,578 (1.30%) between 2022 and 2023.

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

Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilmington increased by 10,945 (9.79%). The population was highest at 123,522 in the year 2019 and lowest at 113,408 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.97%.

References

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Wilmington, NC Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Wilmington from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 2023, the population of Wilmington was 122,698, a 1.30% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Wilmington population was 121,120, an increase of 2.79% compared to a population of 117,837 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilmington increased by 32,558. In this period, the peak population was 123,522 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).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Wilmington is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Wilmington 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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