Union County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Union County was 249,070, a 1.97% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Union County's population was 244,260, an increase of 2.01% compared to a population of 239,443 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Union County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Union County increased by 123,478. In this period, the peak population was 249,070 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 125,592 - -
2001 131,828 6,236 4.97%
2002 138,631 6,803 5.16%
2003 144,648 6,017 4.34%
2004 151,938 7,290 5.04%
2005 161,466 9,528 6.27%
2006 173,238 11,772 7.29%
2007 185,567 12,329 7.12%
2008 194,499 8,932 4.81%
2009 199,352 4,853 2.5%
2010 202,110 2,758 1.38%
2011 204,916 2,806 1.39%
2012 208,106 3,190 1.56%
2013 212,261 4,155 2%
2014 217,767 5,506 2.59%
2015 222,051 4,284 1.97%
2016 226,501 4,450 2%
2017 231,525 5,024 2.22%
2018 236,217 4,692 2.03%
2019 240,028 3,811 1.61%
2020 239,443 -585 -0.24%
2021 244,260 4,817 2.01%
2022 249,070 4,810 1.97%
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Union County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Union County's population increased by 76,518 (60.93%), 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, Union County's population increased by 37,333 (18.47%), 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 Union County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Union County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 249,070. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Union County's population peaked in year 2022 at 249,070.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Union County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 125,592.

Union County, NC annual population growth rate

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

From 2000 to 2022, Union County had an average annual population growth rate of 4.47% per year. Overall the population grew 98.32% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Union County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Union County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 4.47% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 9,627. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2006 to 2007, Union County's population grew the most with an increase of 12,329 (7.12%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Union County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 585 (-0.24%).

Things to know

Is Union County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Union County's population increased by 9,627 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4,817 (2.01%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 4,810 (1.97%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Union County increased by 36,809 (17.34%). The population was highest at 249,070 in the year 2022 and lowest at 212,261 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.82%.

References

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Union County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Union County 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 Union County 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 Union County was 249,070, a 1.97% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Union County population was 244,260, an increase of 2.01% compared to a population of 239,443 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Union County increased by 123,478. In this period, the peak population was 249,070 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).

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