Bayfield County, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bayfield County increased by 1,767. In this period, the peak population was 16,769 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 | 15,002 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,029 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 15,059 | 30 | 0.20% |
| 2003 | 15,072 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2004 | 15,048 | -24 | -0.16% |
| 2005 | 15,021 | -27 | -0.18% |
| 2006 | 15,026 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2007 | 15,080 | 54 | 0.36% |
| 2008 | 14,960 | -120 | -0.80% |
| 2009 | 14,760 | -200 | -1.34% |
| 2010 | 15,001 | 241 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 15,061 | 60 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 15,060 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 15,115 | 55 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 14,975 | -140 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 14,980 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 14,926 | -54 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 15,013 | 87 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 15,086 | 73 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 15,172 | 86 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 16,237 | 1,065 | 7.02% |
| 2021 | 16,322 | 85 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 16,659 | 337 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 16,769 | 110 | 0.66% |
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Bayfield County, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bayfield County's population decreased by 1 (0.01%), 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, Bayfield County's population increased by 1,236 (8.24%), 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, Bayfield County's population increased by 532 (3.28%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bayfield County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,769.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bayfield County's population peaked in year 2023 at 16,769.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bayfield County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 14,760.
Bayfield County, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bayfield County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bayfield County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.51% per year. Overall the population grew 11.78% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bayfield County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.51% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Bayfield County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,065 people (a 7.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Bayfield County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 200 people (a 1.34% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bayfield County, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bayfield County's population increased by 447 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 337 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 110 (0.66%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bayfield County, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bayfield County increased by 1,654 (10.94%). The population was highest at 16,769 in the year 2023 and lowest at 14,926 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.07%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)