Wilson County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wilson County was 78,449, a 0.21% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wilson County's population was 78,283, a decline of 0.66% compared to a population of 78,807 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wilson County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wilson County increased by 4,519. In this period, the peak population was 81,775 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 73,930 - -
2001 74,020 90 0.12%
2002 74,816 796 1.08%
2003 75,096 280 0.37%
2004 75,355 259 0.34%
2005 75,789 434 0.58%
2006 76,173 384 0.51%
2007 77,039 866 1.14%
2008 78,094 1,055 1.37%
2009 78,718 624 0.8%
2010 81,294 2,576 3.27%
2011 81,153 -141 -0.17%
2012 81,393 240 0.3%
2013 81,186 -207 -0.25%
2014 80,996 -190 -0.23%
2015 81,228 232 0.29%
2016 81,298 70 0.09%
2017 81,446 148 0.18%
2018 81,396 -50 -0.06%
2019 81,775 379 0.47%
2020 78,807 -2,968 -3.63%
2021 78,283 -524 -0.66%
2022 78,449 166 0.21%
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Wilson County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wilson County's population increased by 7,364 (9.96%), 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, Wilson County's population decreased by 2,487 (3.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Wilson County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wilson County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 78,449. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wilson County's population peaked in year 2019 at 81,775.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wilson County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 73,930.

Wilson County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wilson County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wilson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population grew 6.11% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wilson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wilson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.28% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 358. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Wilson County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,576 (3.27%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Wilson County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,968 (-3.63%).

Things to know

Is Wilson County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilson County's population decreased by 358 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 524 (0.66%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 166 (0.21%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wilson County decreased by 2,737 (3.37%). The population was highest at 81,775 in the year 2019 and lowest at 78,283 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.36%.

References

Datasets

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Wilson County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wilson County 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 Wilson County 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 2022, the population of Wilson County was 78,449, a 0.21% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wilson County population was 78,283, a decline of 0.66% compared to a population of 78,807 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wilson County increased by 4,519. In this period, the peak population was 81,775 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).

Wilson County population by year

Content

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

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Wilson County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Wilson County 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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Margin of Error

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