A dataset listing North Carolina counties by population for 2024.

Historical population as enumerated and corrected from 1790 through 2020. North Carolina was one of the 13 original States and by the time of the 1790 census had essentially its current boundaries. The Census is mandated by the United States Constitution and was first completed for 1790. The population has been counted every ten years hence, with some limitations. In 1790 census coverage included most of the State, except for areas in the west, parts of which were not enumerated until 1840. The population for 1810 includes Walton County, enumerated as part of Georgia although actually within North Carolina. Historical populations shown here reflect the population of the respective named county and not necessarily the population of the area of the county as it was defined for a particular census. County boundaries shown in maps reflect boundaries as defined in 2020. Historic boundaries for some counties may include additional geographic areas or may be smaller than the current geographic boundaries. Notes below list the county or counties with which the population of a currently defined county were enumerated historically (Current County: Population counted in). The current 100 counties have been in place since the 1920 Census, although some modifications to the county boundaries have occurred since that time. For historical county boundaries see: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries Project (newberry.org)County Notes: Note 1: Total for 1810 includes population (1,026) of Walton County, reported as a Georgia county but later determined to be situated in western North Carolina. Total for 1890 includes 2 Indians in prison, not reported by county. Note 2: Alexander: *Iredell, Burke, Wilkes. Note 3: Avery: *Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga. Note 4: Buncombe: *Burke, Rutherford; see also note 22. Note 5: Caldwell: *Burke, Wilkes, Yancey. Note 6: Cleveland: *Rutherford, Lincoln. Note 7: Columbus: *Bladen, Brunswick. Note 8: Dare: *Tyrrell, Currituck, Hyde. Note 9: Hoke: *Cumberland, Robeson. Note 10: Jackson: *Macon, Haywood. Note 11: Lee: *Moore, Chatham. Note 12: Lenoir: *Dobbs (Greene); Craven. Note 13: McDowell: *Burke, Rutherford. Note 14: Madison: *Buncombe, Yancey. Note 15: Mitchell: *Yancey, Watauga. Note 16: Pamlico: *Craven, Beaufort. Note 17: Polk: *Rutherford, Henderson. Note 18: Swain: *Jackson, Macon. Note 19: Transylvania: *Henderson, Jackson. Note 20: Union: *Mecklenburg, Anson. Note 21: Vance: *Granville, Warren, Franklin. Note 22: Walton: Created in 1803 as a Georgia county and reported in 1810 as part of Georgia; abolished after a review of the State boundary determined that its area was located in North Carolina. By 1820 it was part of Buncombe County. Note 23: Watauga: *Ashe, Yancey, Wilkes; Burke. Note 24: Wilson: *Edgecombe, Nash, Wayne, Johnston. Note 25: Yancey: *Burke, Buncombe. Note 26: Alleghany: *Ashe. Note 27: Haywood: *Buncombe. Note 28: Henderson: *Buncombe. Note 29: Person: Caswell. Note 30: Clay: Cherokee. Note 31: Graham: Cherokee. Note 32: Harnett: Cumberland. Note 33: Macon: Haywood.

Note 34: Catawba: Lincoln. Note 35: Gaston: Lincoln. Note 36: Cabarrus: Mecklenburg.
Note 37: Stanly: Montgomery. Note 38: Pender: New Hanover. Note 39: Alamance: Orange.
Note 40: Durham: Orange, Wake. Note 41: Scotland: Richmond. Note 42: Davidson: Rowan. Note 43: Davie: Rowan.Note 44: Forsyth: Stokes. Note 45: Yadkin: Surry.
Note 46: Washington: Tyrrell.Note 47: Ashe: Wilkes. Part III. Population of Counties, Earliest Census to 1990The 1840 population of Person County, NC should be 9,790. The 1840 population of Perquimans County, NC should be 7,346.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Pitt County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Pitt County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Pitt County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Pitt County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Pitt County, NC was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 21,357 (12.40%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Pitt County, NC was the 85 years and over years with a population of 2,199 (1.28%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Pitt County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Pitt County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Pitt County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Annual estimates of the total population of counties. Includes the most recent population estimate (July 1, 2023) and revisions of historical population estimates (July 1, 2020-July 1, 2022) and (1970 - 2019 Intercensal Population Estimates). All estimates are as of July 1 of estimate year. Includes April 1, 2020 Estimates Base. Vintage 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Brunswick County, NC (NCBRUN9POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Brunswick County, NC; Wilmington; residents; NC; population; and USA.

The North Carolina State Demographer data platform houses the latest data produced by the Office of the State Demographer. The platform allows users to create visualizations, download full (or partial) datasets, and create maps. Registered users can save their visualizations and be notified of dataset updates. This new platform is a subdomain of OSBM’s Log In to North Carolina (LINC) – a service containing over 900 data items including items pertaining to population, labor force, education, transportation, etc. LINC includes topline statistics from the State Demographer’s population estimates and projections while the North Carolina State Demographer data platform includes more detailed datasets for users requiring more detailed demographic information.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Burke County, NC (NCBURK0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Burke County, NC; Hickory; residents; NC; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lee County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Lee County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Lee County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Lee County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Lee County, NC was for the group of age 10 to 14 years years with a population of 4,907 (7.60%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Lee County, NC was the 85 years and over years with a population of 1,065 (1.65%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Lee County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Lee County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lee County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Rockingham County, NC (NCROCK0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Rockingham County, NC; Greensboro; residents; NC; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Moore County, NC (NCMOOR0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Moore County, NC; residents; NC; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Scotland County, NC (S1701ACS037165) from 2012 to 2023 about Scotland County, NC; NC; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent population by race and Hispanic Origin North Carolina and all counties from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Harnett 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 Harnett 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 2023, the population of Harnett County was 141,477, a 2.17% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Harnett County population was 138,478, an increase of 2.13% compared to a population of 135,586 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Harnett County increased by 49,983. In this period, the peak population was 141,477 in the year 2023. 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).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Harnett County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Harnett 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.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Harnett County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Johnston County, NC (NCJOHN0POP) from 1970 to 2023 about Johnston County, NC; Raleigh; residents; NC; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Chatham County, NC (NCCHAT7POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Chatham County, NC; Durham; residents; NC; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Burke County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Burke County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Burke County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Burke County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Burke County, NC was for the group of age 55 to 59 years years with a population of 6,877 (7.83%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Burke County, NC was the 85 years and over years with a population of 2,184 (2.49%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Burke County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Burke County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Burke County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Randolph County, NC (NCRAND1POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Randolph County, NC; Greensboro; residents; NC; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Hoke County, NC (NCHOKE3POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Hoke County, NC; Fayetteville; residents; NC; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Jackson County, NC (NCJACK9POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Jackson County, NC; residents; NC; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Some Other Race Alone (5-year estimate) in Wake County, NC (B03002008E037183) from 2009 to 2023 about Wake County, NC; Raleigh; NC; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.