Wrightsville, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wrightsville increased by 1,366. In this period, the peak population was 3,786 in the year 2008. 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 | 2,220 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,206 | -14 | -0.63% |
| 2002 | 3,034 | 828 | 37.53% |
| 2003 | 3,081 | 47 | 1.55% |
| 2004 | 3,198 | 117 | 3.80% |
| 2005 | 3,143 | -55 | -1.72% |
| 2006 | 3,245 | 102 | 3.25% |
| 2007 | 3,738 | 493 | 15.19% |
| 2008 | 3,786 | 48 | 1.28% |
| 2009 | 3,676 | -110 | -2.91% |
| 2010 | 3,757 | 81 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 3,754 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 3,751 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 3,727 | -24 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 3,695 | -32 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 3,661 | -34 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 3,650 | -11 | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 3,666 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 3,635 | -31 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 3,626 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 3,466 | -160 | -4.41% |
| 2021 | 3,324 | -142 | -4.10% |
| 2022 | 3,507 | 183 | 5.51% |
| 2023 | 3,586 | 79 | 2.25% |
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Wrightsville, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wrightsville's population increased by 1,537 (69.23%), 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, Wrightsville's population decreased by 291 (7.75%), 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, Wrightsville's population increased by 120 (3.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wrightsville's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,586.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wrightsville's population peaked in year 2008 at 3,786.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wrightsville's population was lowest in year 2001 at 2,206.
Wrightsville, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wrightsville grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wrightsville had an average annual population growth rate of 2.68% per year. Overall the population grew 61.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wrightsville annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.68% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Wrightsville population grew the most, with an increase of 828 people (a 37.53% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Wrightsville population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 160 people (a 4.41% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wrightsville, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wrightsville's population increased by 262 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 183 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 79 (2.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wrightsville, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wrightsville decreased by 141 (3.78%). The population was highest at 3,695 in the year 2014 and lowest at 3,324 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)