Population of North Carolina
Current Population
10,934,069
10yr Growth Rate
+14.67%
Rank
#9 of 50
Population Over Time
Analysis# North Carolina Population Analysis
North Carolina's population of 10.93 million in 2024 represents 14.67% growth over the past decade, positioning it as the ninth most populous state. The state's growth trajectory peaked in the 1930s—a period of exceptional expansion that contrasts sharply with its current 1.47% average annual growth rate. Over the 124-year span from 1900 to 2024, North Carolina's population has grown substantially, reflecting its evolution from a rural agricultural economy to a diversified state with significant urban centers.
Historical Population Data
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,934,069 | +0.91% |
| 2023 | 10,835,491 | +1.30% |
| 2022 | 10,695,965 | +1.22% |
| 2021 | 10,567,100 | +1.22% |
| 2020 | 10,439,388 | +9.48% |
| 2010 | 9,535,483 | +18.46% |
| 2000 | 8,049,313 | +21.43% |
| 1990 | 6,628,637 | +12.70% |
| 1980 | 5,881,766 | +15.74% |
| 1970 | 5,082,059 | +11.54% |
| 1960 | 4,556,155 | +12.17% |
| 1950 | 4,061,929 | +13.73% |
| 1940 | 3,571,623 | +12.66% |
| 1930 | 3,170,276 | +23.88% |
| 1920 | 2,559,123 | +15.99% |
| 1910 | 2,206,287 | +16.50% |
| 1900 | 1,893,810 | — |