Bay County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bay County increased by 42,416. In this period, the peak population was 190,769 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 148,353 | - | - |
| 2001 | 149,954 | 1,601 | 1.08% |
| 2002 | 152,260 | 2,306 | 1.54% |
| 2003 | 154,314 | 2,054 | 1.35% |
| 2004 | 157,800 | 3,486 | 2.26% |
| 2005 | 161,627 | 3,827 | 2.43% |
| 2006 | 164,033 | 2,406 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 163,450 | -583 | -0.36% |
| 2008 | 164,057 | 607 | 0.37% |
| 2009 | 164,930 | 873 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 169,209 | 4,279 | 2.59% |
| 2011 | 169,587 | 378 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 171,818 | 2,231 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 174,704 | 2,886 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 178,435 | 3,731 | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 181,678 | 3,243 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 183,765 | 2,087 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 184,841 | 1,076 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 186,555 | 1,714 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 173,895 | -12,660 | -6.79% |
| 2020 | 174,525 | 630 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 179,520 | 4,995 | 2.86% |
| 2022 | 185,210 | 5,690 | 3.17% |
| 2023 | 190,769 | 5,559 | 3.00% |
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Bay County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bay County's population increased by 20,856 (14.06%), 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, Bay County's population increased by 5,316 (3.14%), 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, Bay County's population increased by 16,244 (9.31%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bay County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 190,769.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bay County's population peaked in year 2023 at 190,769.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bay County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 148,353.
Bay County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bay County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bay County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.24% per year. Overall the population grew 28.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bay County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.24% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Bay County population grew the most, with an increase of 5,690 people (a 3.17% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Bay County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 12,660 people (a 6.79% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bay County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bay County's population increased by 11,249 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 5,690 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 5,559 (3%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bay County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bay County increased by 16,065 (9.20%). The population was highest at 190,769 in the year 2023 and lowest at 173,895 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.92%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)