Beaufort County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Beaufort County was 44,272, a 0.37% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Beaufort County's population was 44,438, a decline of 0.56% compared to a population of 44,690 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Beaufort County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Beaufort County decreased by 635. In this period, the peak population was 47,826 in the year 2010. 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 44,907 - -
2001 44,973 66 0.15%
2002 45,024 51 0.11%
2003 45,143 119 0.26%
2004 45,259 116 0.26%
2005 45,606 347 0.77%
2006 46,068 462 1.01%
2007 46,048 -20 -0.04%
2008 46,539 491 1.07%
2009 46,624 85 0.18%
2010 47,826 1,202 2.58%
2011 47,685 -141 -0.29%
2012 47,442 -243 -0.51%
2013 47,394 -48 -0.1%
2014 47,349 -45 -0.09%
2015 47,403 54 0.11%
2016 47,407 4 0.01%
2017 47,097 -310 -0.65%
2018 47,127 30 0.06%
2019 47,096 -31 -0.07%
2020 44,690 -2,406 -5.11%
2021 44,438 -252 -0.56%
2022 44,272 -166 -0.37%
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Beaufort County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Beaufort County's population increased by 2,919 (6.50%), 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, Beaufort County's population decreased by 3,136 (6.56%), 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 Beaufort County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Beaufort County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 44,272. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Beaufort County's population peaked in year 2010 at 47,826.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Beaufort County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 44,272.

Beaufort County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Beaufort County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Beaufort County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.06% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.41% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Beaufort County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Beaufort County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.06% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 418. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Beaufort County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,202 (2.58%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Beaufort County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,406 (-5.11%).

Things to know

Is Beaufort County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Beaufort County's population decreased by 418 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 252 (0.56%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 166 (0.37%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Beaufort County decreased by 3,122 (6.59%). The population was highest at 47,407 in the year 2016 and lowest at 44,272 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.68%.

References

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort County was 44,272, a 0.37% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Beaufort County population was 44,438, a decline of 0.56% compared to a population of 44,690 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Beaufort County decreased by 635. In this period, the peak population was 47,826 in the year 2010. 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).

Beaufort 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 Beaufort County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Beaufort 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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