Baltimore County, MD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Baltimore County increased by 89,121. In this period, the peak population was 853,387 in the year 2020. 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 | 755,582 | - | - |
| 2001 | 762,457 | 6,875 | 0.91% |
| 2002 | 769,051 | 6,594 | 0.86% |
| 2003 | 775,872 | 6,821 | 0.89% |
| 2004 | 781,609 | 5,737 | 0.74% |
| 2005 | 785,319 | 3,710 | 0.47% |
| 2006 | 788,740 | 3,421 | 0.44% |
| 2007 | 789,911 | 1,171 | 0.15% |
| 2008 | 791,097 | 1,186 | 0.15% |
| 2009 | 792,784 | 1,687 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 806,654 | 13,870 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 813,021 | 6,367 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 818,218 | 5,197 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 822,426 | 4,208 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 825,201 | 2,775 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 827,796 | 2,595 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 828,941 | 1,145 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 828,956 | 15 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 828,547 | -409 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 828,503 | -44 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 853,387 | 24,884 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 850,691 | -2,696 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 845,986 | -4,705 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 844,703 | -1,283 | -0.15% |
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Baltimore County, MD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Baltimore County's population increased by 51,072 (6.76%), 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, Baltimore County's population increased by 46,733 (5.79%), 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, Baltimore County's population decreased by 8,684 (1.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Baltimore County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 844,703.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Baltimore County's population peaked in year 2020 at 853,387.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Baltimore County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 755,582.
Baltimore County, MD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Baltimore County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Baltimore County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population grew 11.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Baltimore County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.51% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Baltimore County population grew the most, with an increase of 24,884 people (a 3% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Baltimore County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,705 people (a 0.55% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Baltimore County, MD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Baltimore County's population decreased by 5,988 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 4,705 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 1,283 (0.15%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Baltimore County, MD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Baltimore County increased by 22,277 (2.71%). The population was highest at 853,387 in the year 2020 and lowest at 825,201 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.27%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)