Raleigh, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Raleigh was 476,587, a 1.42% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Raleigh's population was 469,892, an increase of 1.20% compared to a population of 464,320 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Raleigh, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Raleigh increased by 186,508. In this period, the peak population was 476,587 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 290,079 - -
2001 302,255 12,176 4.2%
2002 313,367 11,112 3.68%
2003 322,042 8,675 2.77%
2004 332,582 10,540 3.27%
2005 347,515 14,933 4.49%
2006 362,971 15,456 4.45%
2007 378,750 15,779 4.35%
2008 393,145 14,395 3.8%
2009 404,393 11,248 2.86%
2010 406,412 2,019 0.5%
2011 414,071 7,659 1.88%
2012 423,456 9,385 2.27%
2013 431,587 8,131 1.92%
2014 439,759 8,172 1.89%
2015 449,852 10,093 2.3%
2016 459,796 9,944 2.21%
2017 466,177 6,381 1.39%
2018 469,784 3,607 0.77%
2019 474,255 4,471 0.95%
2020 464,320 -9,935 -2.09%
2021 469,892 5,572 1.2%
2022 476,587 6,695 1.42%
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Raleigh, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Raleigh's population increased by 116,333 (40.10%), 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, Raleigh's population increased by 57,908 (14.25%), 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 Raleigh's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Raleigh's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 476,587. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Raleigh's population peaked in year 2022 at 476,587.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Raleigh's population was lowest in year 2000 at 290,079.

Raleigh, NC annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Raleigh had an average annual population growth rate of 2.92% per year. Overall the population grew 64.30% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Raleigh's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Raleigh's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.92% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 12,267. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2006 to 2007, Raleigh's population grew the most with an increase of 15,779 (4.35%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Raleigh's population declined the most with a negative growth of 9,935 (-2.09%).

Things to know

Is Raleigh, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Raleigh's population increased by 12,267 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 5,572 (1.20%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 6,695 (1.42%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Raleigh increased by 45,000 (10.43%). The population was highest at 476,587 in the year 2022 and lowest at 431,587 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.20%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh was 476,587, a 1.42% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Raleigh population was 469,892, an increase of 1.20% compared to a population of 464,320 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Raleigh increased by 186,508. In this period, the peak population was 476,587 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).

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