Americus, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Americus decreased by 1,485. In this period, the peak population was 17,188 in the year 2000. 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 | 17,188 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,182 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2002 | 17,092 | -90 | -0.52% |
| 2003 | 16,907 | -185 | -1.08% |
| 2004 | 16,698 | -209 | -1.24% |
| 2005 | 16,543 | -155 | -0.93% |
| 2006 | 16,599 | 56 | 0.34% |
| 2007 | 16,649 | 50 | 0.30% |
| 2008 | 16,673 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2009 | 16,520 | -153 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 17,014 | 494 | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 16,656 | -358 | -2.10% |
| 2012 | 16,372 | -284 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 16,215 | -157 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 16,154 | -61 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 15,855 | -299 | -1.85% |
| 2016 | 15,703 | -152 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 15,435 | -268 | -1.71% |
| 2018 | 15,361 | -74 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 15,082 | -279 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 16,202 | 1,120 | 7.43% |
| 2021 | 15,814 | -388 | -2.39% |
| 2022 | 15,636 | -178 | -1.13% |
| 2023 | 15,703 | 67 | 0.43% |
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Americus, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Americus's population decreased by 174 (1.01%), 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, Americus's population decreased by 812 (4.77%), 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, Americus's population decreased by 499 (3.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Americus's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,703.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Americus's population peaked in year 2000 at 17,188.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Americus's population was lowest in year 2019 at 15,082.
Americus, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Americus grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Americus had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.64% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Americus annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Americus population grew the most, with an increase of 1,120 people (a 7.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Americus population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 388 people (a 2.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Americus, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Americus's population decreased by 111 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 178 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 67 (0.43%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Americus, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Americus decreased by 512 (3.16%). The population was highest at 16,202 in the year 2020 and lowest at 15,082 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.29%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)