Wilson, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wilson increased by 2,513. In this period, the peak population was 49,416 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 | 45,320 | - | - |
| 2001 | 45,483 | 163 | 0.36% |
| 2002 | 46,157 | 674 | 1.48% |
| 2003 | 46,370 | 213 | 0.46% |
| 2004 | 46,644 | 274 | 0.59% |
| 2005 | 47,024 | 380 | 0.81% |
| 2006 | 47,338 | 314 | 0.67% |
| 2007 | 48,003 | 665 | 1.40% |
| 2008 | 48,786 | 783 | 1.63% |
| 2009 | 49,198 | 412 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 49,203 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 49,139 | -64 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 49,265 | 126 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 49,125 | -140 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 48,963 | -162 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 49,180 | 217 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 49,163 | -17 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 49,158 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 49,256 | 98 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 49,416 | 160 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 47,859 | -1,557 | -3.15% |
| 2021 | 47,544 | -315 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 47,513 | -31 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 47,833 | 320 | 0.67% |
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Wilson, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wilson's population increased by 3,883 (8.57%), 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's population decreased by 1,344 (2.73%), 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, Wilson's population decreased by 26 (0.05%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wilson's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 47,833.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilson's population peaked in year 2019 at 49,416.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wilson's population was lowest in year 2000 at 45,320.
Wilson, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wilson grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wilson had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wilson annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Wilson population grew the most, with an increase of 783 people (a 1.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wilson population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,557 people (a 3.15% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wilson, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilson's population increased by 289 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 31 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 320 (0.67%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wilson, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wilson decreased by 1,292 (2.63%). The population was highest at 49,416 in the year 2019 and lowest at 47,513 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)