About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 2024, the population of North Carolina was 11.05 million, a 1.51% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, North Carolina population was 10.88 million, an increase of 1.59% compared to a population of 10.71 million in 2022. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of North Carolina increased by 2.97 million. In this period, the peak population was 11.05 million in the year 2024. 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 2024

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2024)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the North Carolina is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in North Carolina 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 North Carolina Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Vintage 2024 Population projections by race and age group for North Carolina counties. Includes population by race (American Indian/Alaska Native), Asian and Pacific Islander (Asian), Black, White, Other (includes persons identified as two or more races). In some counties not all race groups will be reported separately. For population of less than 250 for any race group, the population by age will be reported within the other category and the "group n" for the other category show a number larger than 1 indicating that the other category includes population from other race groups that are separately reported for other counties. For this reason, users should take care in aggregating race group population across counties.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the state of North Carolina from 1900 to 2024.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the North Carolina population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of North Carolina.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• North Carolina Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of North Carolina age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• North Carolina Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in North Carolina - Population and Percentage Analysis
• North Carolina Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

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/.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in North Carolina (NCPOP) from 1900 to 2024 about NC, residents, 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.

Vintage 2024 population projections of North Carolina counties produced by the State Demographer of the North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management. Population by sex (male/female) and single years of age for the total population. Includes the total population and median age for July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2060. Includes revised population estimates for 2020-2022, 2023 certified population estimate, and July 1, 2024 through July 1, 2060 population projections.

In 2023, about 13.3 percent of the population in North Carolina was between the ages of 25 and 34 years old. A further 13 percent of the population of North Carolina was between the ages of 35 and 44 years old in that year.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Wake County, NC (NCWAKE3POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Wake County, NC; Raleigh; NC; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the North Carolina 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 North Carolina. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of North Carolina by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in North Carolina.

Key observations

The largest age group in North Carolina was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 714,029 (6.82%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in North Carolina was the 85 years and over years with a population of 187,942 (1.80%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 North Carolina is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of North Carolina 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 North Carolina Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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

Resident Population in North Carolina was 11046.02400 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in North Carolina reached a record high of 11046.02400 in January of 2024 and a record low of 1897.00000 in January of 1900. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in North Carolina - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Ashe County, NC (NCASHE9POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Ashe County, NC; NC; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the North Carolina population pyramid, which represents the North Carolina population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for North Carolina, is 27.5.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for North Carolina, is 25.5.
• Total dependency ratio for North Carolina is 53.0.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for North Carolina is 3.9.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 for the North Carolina population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the North Carolina for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the North Carolina for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the North Carolina for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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 North Carolina Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Nash County, NC (NCNASH5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Nash County, NC; Rocky Mount; NC; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 2024, the population of South Carolina was 5.48 million, a 1.69% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, South Carolina population was 5.39 million, an increase of 1.89% compared to a population of 5.29 million in 2022. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of South Carolina increased by 1.45 million. In this period, the peak population was 5.48 million in the year 2024. 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 2024

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2024)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the South Carolina is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in South Carolina 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 South Carolina Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Alexander County, NC (NCALEX3POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Alexander County, NC; Hickory; NC; residents; population; and USA.

This dataset includes county population estimates for the total population through July 1, 2023 (Vintage 2023 population estimates) and the July 1, 2024 through July 1, 2060 population projections (Vintage 2024 Population Projections). The July 1, 2023 population estimates are the latest certified population estimates for counties. Regional identifiers are also provided in order to show changes for MSAs, broad regions (not official), and Councils of Governments regional planning areas.

Vintage 2024 population projections by Hispanic origin (total population/Hispanic/non-Hispanic) and race (white/non-white) for North Carolina and North Carolina counties. Includes estimates from 2020 through 2023 and population projections from 2024 through 2060.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the state of South Carolina from 1900 to 2024.