Chapel Hill, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Chapel Hill was 62,098, a 1.31% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chapel Hill's population was 61,295, an increase of 8.25% compared to a population of 56,624 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Chapel Hill, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chapel Hill increased by 14,144. In this period, the peak population was 63,748 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 47,954 - -
2001 48,749 795 1.66%
2002 48,794 45 0.09%
2003 49,387 593 1.22%
2004 49,493 106 0.21%
2005 50,105 612 1.24%
2006 51,039 934 1.86%
2007 52,121 1,082 2.12%
2008 52,855 734 1.41%
2009 53,988 1,133 2.14%
2010 57,407 3,419 6.33%
2011 57,380 -27 -0.05%
2012 58,670 1,290 2.25%
2013 58,889 219 0.37%
2014 59,163 274 0.47%
2015 59,106 -57 -0.1%
2016 59,676 570 0.96%
2017 58,922 -754 -1.26%
2018 63,397 4,475 7.59%
2019 63,748 351 0.55%
2020 56,624 -7,124 -11.18%
2021 61,295 4,671 8.25%
2022 62,098 803 1.31%
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Chapel Hill, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Chapel Hill's population increased by 9,453 (19.71%), 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, Chapel Hill's population decreased by 783 (1.36%), 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 Chapel Hill's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Chapel Hill's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 62,098. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chapel Hill's population peaked in year 2019 at 63,748.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chapel Hill's population was lowest in year 2000 at 47,954.

Chapel Hill, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Chapel Hill grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Chapel Hill had an average annual population growth rate of 1.34% per year. Overall the population grew 29.49% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Chapel Hill's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Chapel Hill's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.34% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 5,474. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2020 to 2021, Chapel Hill's population grew the most with an increase of 4,671 (8.25%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Chapel Hill's population declined the most with a negative growth of 7,124 (-11.18%).

Things to know

Is Chapel Hill, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chapel Hill's population increased by 5,474 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4,671 (8.25%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 803 (1.31%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Chapel Hill, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Chapel Hill increased by 3,209 (5.45%). The population was highest at 63,748 in the year 2019 and lowest at 56,624 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.70%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Chapel Hill, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill was 62,098, a 1.31% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chapel Hill population was 61,295, an increase of 8.25% compared to a population of 56,624 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chapel Hill increased by 14,144. In this period, the peak population was 63,748 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).

Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Chapel Hill 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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