Wilkes County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Wilkes County was 65,784, a 0.05% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wilkes County's population was 65,818, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 65,904 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Wilkes County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wilkes County increased by 9. In this period, the peak population was 69,265 in the year 2010. 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 65,775 - -
2001 66,379 604 0.92%
2002 66,630 251 0.38%
2003 66,778 148 0.22%
2004 66,564 -214 -0.32%
2005 66,725 161 0.24%
2006 66,819 94 0.14%
2007 67,010 191 0.29%
2008 67,066 56 0.08%
2009 66,725 -341 -0.51%
2010 69,265 2,540 3.81%
2011 68,949 -316 -0.46%
2012 68,910 -39 -0.06%
2013 68,610 -300 -0.44%
2014 68,418 -192 -0.28%
2015 68,302 -116 -0.17%
2016 68,573 271 0.4%
2017 68,461 -112 -0.16%
2018 68,481 20 0.03%
2019 68,296 -185 -0.27%
2020 65,904 -2,392 -3.5%
2021 65,818 -86 -0.13%
2022 65,784 -34 -0.05%
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Wilkes County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Wilkes County's population increased by 3,490 (5.31%), 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, Wilkes County's population decreased by 3,361 (4.85%), 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 Wilkes County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Wilkes County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 65,784. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wilkes County's population peaked in year 2010 at 69,265.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Wilkes County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 65,775.

Wilkes County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Wilkes County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Wilkes County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.00% per year. Overall the population grew 0.01% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Wilkes County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Wilkes County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.00% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 120. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Wilkes County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,540 (3.81%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Wilkes County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,392 (-3.50%).

Things to know

Is Wilkes County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wilkes County's population decreased by 120 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 86 (0.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 34 (0.05%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Wilkes County decreased by 2,826 (4.12%). The population was highest at 68,610 in the year 2013 and lowest at 65,784 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.46%.

References

Datasets

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County was 65,784, a 0.05% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wilkes County population was 65,818, a decline of 0.13% compared to a population of 65,904 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Wilkes County increased by 9. In this period, the peak population was 69,265 in the year 2010. 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).

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