Attala County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Attala County decreased by 2,221. In this period, the peak population was 19,778 in the year 2009. 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 | 19,580 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,584 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2002 | 19,564 | -20 | -0.10% |
| 2003 | 19,510 | -54 | -0.28% |
| 2004 | 19,392 | -118 | -0.60% |
| 2005 | 19,350 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2006 | 19,538 | 188 | 0.97% |
| 2007 | 19,640 | 102 | 0.52% |
| 2008 | 19,771 | 131 | 0.67% |
| 2009 | 19,778 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 19,483 | -295 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 19,386 | -97 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 19,148 | -238 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 19,116 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 18,829 | -287 | -1.50% |
| 2015 | 18,674 | -155 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 18,556 | -118 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 18,478 | -78 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 18,330 | -148 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 18,173 | -157 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 17,818 | -355 | -1.95% |
| 2021 | 17,715 | -103 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 17,530 | -185 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 17,359 | -171 | -0.98% |
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Attala County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Attala County's population decreased by 97 (0.50%), 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, Attala County's population decreased by 1,665 (8.55%), 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, Attala County's population decreased by 459 (2.58%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Attala County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,359.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Attala County's population peaked in year 2009 at 19,778.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Attala County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 17,359.
Attala County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Attala County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Attala County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.34% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Attala County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Attala County population grew the most, with an increase of 188 people (a 0.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Attala County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 355 people (a 1.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Attala County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Attala County's population decreased by 356 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 185 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 171 (0.98%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Attala County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Attala County decreased by 1,757 (9.19%). The population was highest at 18,829 in the year 2014 and lowest at 17,359 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.96%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)