Wake County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wake County was 1,175,021, a 1.97% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wake County's population was 1,152,357, an increase of 1.92% compared to a population of 1,130,685 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wake County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wake County increased by 541,492. In this period, the peak population was 1,175,021 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 633,529 - -
2001 657,988 24,459 3.86%
2002 678,499 20,511 3.12%
2003 698,791 20,292 2.99%
2004 720,351 21,560 3.09%
2005 751,095 30,744 4.27%
2006 790,105 39,010 5.19%
2007 828,852 38,747 4.9%
2008 864,850 35,998 4.34%
2009 892,912 28,062 3.24%
2010 906,875 13,963 1.56%
2011 928,905 22,030 2.43%
2012 952,266 23,361 2.51%
2013 974,508 22,242 2.34%
2014 998,221 23,713 2.43%
2015 1,022,871 24,650 2.47%
2016 1,048,933 26,062 2.55%
2017 1,072,463 23,530 2.24%
2018 1,092,202 19,739 1.84%
2019 1,112,795 20,593 1.89%
2020 1,130,685 17,890 1.61%
2021 1,152,357 21,672 1.92%
2022 1,175,021 22,664 1.97%
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Wake County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wake County's population increased by 273,346 (43.15%), 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, Wake County's population increased by 223,810 (24.68%), 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 Wake County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wake County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 1,175,021. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wake County's population peaked in year 2022 at 1,175,021.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wake County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 633,529.

Wake County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wake County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wake County had an average annual population growth rate of 3.89% per year. Overall the population grew 85.47% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wake County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wake County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 3.89% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 44,336. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Wake County's population grew the most with an increase of 39,010 (5.19%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Wake County's population grew the least with a growth of 13,963 (1.56%).

Things to know

Is Wake County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wake County's population increased by 44,336 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 21,672 (1.92%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 22,664 (1.97%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wake County increased by 200,513 (20.58%). The population was highest at 1,175,021 in the year 2022 and lowest at 974,508 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.12%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Wake County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wake 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 Wake 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 Wake County was 1,175,021, a 1.97% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wake County population was 1,152,357, an increase of 1.92% compared to a population of 1,130,685 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wake County increased by 541,492. In this period, the peak population was 1,175,021 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).

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