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.
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.
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
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)