Roanoke Rapids, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Roanoke Rapids was 14,856, a 1.48% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Roanoke Rapids's population was 15,079, a decline of 0.70% compared to a population of 15,185 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Roanoke Rapids, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Roanoke Rapids decreased by 1,282. In this period, the peak population was 16,138 in the year 2000. 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 16,138 - -
2001 15,897 -241 -1.49%
2002 15,789 -108 -0.68%
2003 15,665 -124 -0.79%
2004 15,582 -83 -0.53%
2005 15,575 -7 -0.04%
2006 15,624 49 0.31%
2007 15,637 13 0.08%
2008 15,625 -12 -0.08%
2009 15,485 -140 -0.9%
2010 15,672 187 1.21%
2011 15,665 -7 -0.04%
2012 15,550 -115 -0.73%
2013 15,363 -187 -1.2%
2014 15,302 -61 -0.4%
2015 15,104 -198 -1.29%
2016 14,969 -135 -0.89%
2017 14,784 -185 -1.24%
2018 14,514 -270 -1.83%
2019 14,351 -163 -1.12%
2020 15,185 834 5.81%
2021 15,079 -106 -0.7%
2022 14,856 -223 -1.48%
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Roanoke Rapids, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Roanoke Rapids's population decreased by 466 (2.89%), 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, Roanoke Rapids's population decreased by 487 (3.11%), 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 Roanoke Rapids's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Roanoke Rapids's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 14,856. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Roanoke Rapids's population peaked in year 2000 at 16,138.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Roanoke Rapids's population was lowest in year 2019 at 14,351.

Roanoke Rapids, NC annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Roanoke Rapids had an average annual population growth rate of -0.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.94% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Roanoke Rapids's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Roanoke Rapids's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.36% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 329. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Roanoke Rapids's population grew the most with an increase of 834 (5.81%).

While from 2017 and 2018, Roanoke Rapids's population declined the most with a negative growth of 270 (-1.83%).

Things to know

Is Roanoke Rapids, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Roanoke Rapids's population decreased by 329 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 106 (0.70%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 223 (1.48%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Roanoke Rapids decreased by 507 (3.30%). The population was highest at 15,363 in the year 2013 and lowest at 14,351 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.43%.

References

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Roanoke Rapids, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids was 14,856, a 1.48% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Roanoke Rapids population was 15,079, a decline of 0.70% compared to a population of 15,185 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Roanoke Rapids decreased by 1,282. In this period, the peak population was 16,138 in the year 2000. 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).

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