Hilton Head Island, SC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Hilton Head Island was 38,069, a 1.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hilton Head Island's population was 37,660, an increase of 0.20% compared to a population of 37,584 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Hilton Head Island, SC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hilton Head Island increased by 3,996. In this period, the peak population was 40,274 in the year 2017. 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 34,073 - -
2001 34,137 64 0.19%
2002 34,578 441 1.29%
2003 34,188 -390 -1.13%
2004 34,424 236 0.69%
2005 34,622 198 0.58%
2006 34,261 -361 -1.04%
2007 33,986 -275 -0.8%
2008 34,106 120 0.35%
2009 34,184 78 0.23%
2010 37,219 3,035 8.88%
2011 37,440 221 0.59%
2012 38,130 690 1.84%
2013 38,857 727 1.91%
2014 39,555 698 1.8%
2015 40,185 630 1.59%
2016 40,175 -10 -0.02%
2017 40,274 99 0.25%
2018 39,935 -339 -0.84%
2019 39,981 46 0.12%
2020 37,584 -2,397 -6%
2021 37,660 76 0.2%
2022 38,069 409 1.09%
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Hilton Head Island, SC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Hilton Head Island's population increased by 3,146 (9.23%), 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, Hilton Head Island's population increased by 365 (0.98%), 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 Hilton Head Island's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Hilton Head Island's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 38,069. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hilton Head Island's population peaked in year 2017 at 40,274.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hilton Head Island's population was lowest in year 2007 at 33,986.

Hilton Head Island, SC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Hilton Head Island grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Hilton Head Island had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population grew 11.73% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Hilton Head Island's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Hilton Head Island's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.53% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 485. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Hilton Head Island's population grew the most with an increase of 3,035 (8.88%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Hilton Head Island's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,397 (-6.00%).

Things to know

Is Hilton Head Island, SC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hilton Head Island's population increased by 485 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 76 (0.20%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 409 (1.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Hilton Head Island, SC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Hilton Head Island decreased by 788 (2.03%). The population was highest at 40,274 in the year 2017 and lowest at 37,584 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.01%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Hilton Head Island, SC 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island was 38,069, a 1.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hilton Head Island population was 37,660, an increase of 0.20% compared to a population of 37,584 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hilton Head Island increased by 3,996. In this period, the peak population was 40,274 in the year 2017. 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).

Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Hilton Head Island 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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