North Carolina Population Clock

North Carolina population

11,509,123

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.51%

Source: United States Census Bureau

About the population of North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, the estimated population of North Carolina is 11,509,123, growing at an annual rate of 1.51%. That works out to a net change of approximately 451 people per day or 18 per hour.

The population change in North Carolina is driven by three components: approximately 121,281 births per year and 108,649 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.51% per year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of North Carolina?

The current population of North Carolina is approximately 11,509,123, growing at 1.51% per year.

How fast is the population of North Carolina changing?

By approximately 451 people per day, or 18 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in North Carolina?

Yes. With approximately 121,281 births and 108,649 deaths per year, North Carolina has a natural population increase of about 12,632 people annually.

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