Benton County, IA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Benton County was 25,711, a 0.03% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Benton County's population was 25,719, an increase of 0.72% compared to a population of 25,534 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Benton County, IA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Benton County increased by 395. In this period, the peak population was 26,696 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 25,316 - -
2001 25,593 277 1.09%
2002 25,962 369 1.44%
2003 26,149 187 0.72%
2004 26,453 304 1.16%
2005 26,605 152 0.57%
2006 26,534 -71 -0.27%
2007 26,524 -10 -0.04%
2008 26,613 89 0.34%
2009 26,696 83 0.31%
2010 26,049 -647 -2.42%
2011 26,079 30 0.12%
2012 25,829 -250 -0.96%
2013 25,698 -131 -0.51%
2014 25,620 -78 -0.3%
2015 25,608 -12 -0.05%
2016 25,634 26 0.1%
2017 25,651 17 0.07%
2018 25,546 -105 -0.41%
2019 25,544 -2 -0.01%
2020 25,534 -10 -0.04%
2021 25,719 185 0.72%
2022 25,711 -8 -0.03%
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Benton County, IA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Benton County's population increased by 733 (2.90%), 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, Benton County's population decreased by 515 (1.98%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Benton County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Benton County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 25,711. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Benton County's population peaked in year 2009 at 26,696.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Benton County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 25,316.

Benton County, IA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Benton County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Benton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population grew 1.56% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Benton County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Benton County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.07% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 177. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2001 to 2002, Benton County's population grew the most with an increase of 369 (1.44%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Benton County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 647 (-2.42%).

Things to know

Is Benton County, IA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Benton County's population increased by 177 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 185 (0.72%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 8 (0.03%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Benton County, IA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Benton County increased by 13 (0.05%). The population was highest at 25,719 in the year 2021 and lowest at 25,534 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.05%.

References

Datasets

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Benton County, IA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Benton County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Benton County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Benton County was 25,711, a 0.03% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Benton County population was 25,719, an increase of 0.72% compared to a population of 25,534 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Benton County increased by 395. In this period, the peak population was 26,696 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Benton County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Benton County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Benton County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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