Adair County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Adair County increased by 1,999. In this period, the peak population was 19,472 in the year 2019. 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 | 17,265 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,466 | 201 | 1.16% |
| 2002 | 17,585 | 119 | 0.68% |
| 2003 | 17,684 | 99 | 0.56% |
| 2004 | 17,693 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2005 | 17,764 | 71 | 0.40% |
| 2006 | 17,900 | 136 | 0.77% |
| 2007 | 17,995 | 95 | 0.53% |
| 2008 | 17,974 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2009 | 18,084 | 110 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 18,750 | 666 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 18,984 | 234 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 18,939 | -45 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 19,128 | 189 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 19,268 | 140 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 19,172 | -96 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 19,293 | 121 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 19,311 | 18 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 19,201 | -110 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 19,472 | 271 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 18,883 | -589 | -3.02% |
| 2021 | 18,966 | 83 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 19,097 | 131 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 19,264 | 167 | 0.87% |
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Adair County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Adair County's population increased by 1,485 (8.60%), 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, Adair County's population increased by 133 (0.71%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Adair County's population increased by 381 (2.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Adair County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 19,264.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Adair County's population peaked in year 2019 at 19,472.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Adair County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 17,265.
Adair County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Adair County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Adair County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Adair County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Adair County population grew the most, with an increase of 666 people (a 3.68% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Adair County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 589 people (a 3.02% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Adair County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Adair County's population increased by 298 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 131 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 167 (0.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Adair County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Adair County increased by 136 (0.71%). The population was highest at 19,472 in the year 2019 and lowest at 18,883 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)