Charlotte, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Charlotte was 897,720, a 1.72% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Charlotte's population was 882,503, an increase of 0.84% compared to a population of 875,115 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Charlotte, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Charlotte increased by 320,323. In this period, the peak population was 897,720 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 577,397 - -
2001 589,493 12,096 2.09%
2002 599,256 9,763 1.66%
2003 610,413 11,157 1.86%
2004 623,994 13,581 2.22%
2005 641,314 17,320 2.78%
2006 662,793 21,479 3.35%
2007 680,287 17,494 2.64%
2008 698,636 18,349 2.7%
2009 715,440 16,804 2.41%
2010 738,446 23,006 3.22%
2011 754,943 16,497 2.23%
2012 773,506 18,563 2.46%
2013 792,408 18,902 2.44%
2014 807,875 15,467 1.95%
2015 826,270 18,395 2.28%
2016 843,989 17,719 2.14%
2017 861,170 17,181 2.04%
2018 874,187 13,017 1.51%
2019 887,928 13,741 1.57%
2020 875,115 -12,813 -1.44%
2021 882,503 7,388 0.84%
2022 897,720 15,217 1.72%
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Charlotte, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Charlotte's population increased by 161,049 (27.89%), 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, Charlotte's population increased by 136,669 (18.51%), 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 Charlotte's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Charlotte's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 897,720. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Charlotte's population peaked in year 2022 at 897,720.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Charlotte's population was lowest in year 2000 at 577,397.

Charlotte, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Charlotte grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 1 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Charlotte had an average annual population growth rate of 2.52% per year. Overall the population grew 55.48% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Charlotte's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Charlotte's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.52% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 22,605. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Charlotte's population grew the most with an increase of 23,006 (3.22%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Charlotte's population declined the most with a negative growth of 12,813 (-1.44%).

Things to know

Is Charlotte, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Charlotte's population increased by 22,605 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 7,388 (0.84%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 15,217 (1.72%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Charlotte increased by 105,312 (13.29%). The population was highest at 897,720 in the year 2022 and lowest at 792,408 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.51%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Charlotte, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte was 897,720, a 1.72% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Charlotte population was 882,503, an increase of 0.84% compared to a population of 875,115 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Charlotte increased by 320,323. In this period, the peak population was 897,720 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

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

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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