Benton County, OR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Benton County increased by 19,525. In this period, the peak population was 97,713 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 | 78,188 | - | - |
| 2001 | 78,256 | 68 | 0.09% |
| 2002 | 79,749 | 1,493 | 1.91% |
| 2003 | 79,657 | -92 | -0.12% |
| 2004 | 79,294 | -363 | -0.46% |
| 2005 | 79,863 | 569 | 0.72% |
| 2006 | 80,632 | 769 | 0.96% |
| 2007 | 82,095 | 1,463 | 1.81% |
| 2008 | 82,270 | 175 | 0.21% |
| 2009 | 83,222 | 952 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 85,577 | 2,355 | 2.83% |
| 2011 | 86,281 | 704 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 86,708 | 427 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 86,228 | -480 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 87,296 | 1,068 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 88,443 | 1,147 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 90,053 | 1,610 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 91,923 | 1,870 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 92,511 | 588 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 93,114 | 603 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 95,214 | 2,100 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 96,321 | 1,107 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 97,661 | 1,340 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 97,713 | 52 | 0.05% |
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Benton County, OR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Benton County's population increased by 7,389 (9.45%), 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 increased by 9,637 (11.26%), 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, Benton County's population increased by 2,499 (2.62%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Benton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 97,713.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benton County's population peaked in year 2023 at 97,713.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Benton County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 78,188.
Benton County, OR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Benton County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Benton County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.09% per year. Overall the population grew 24.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Benton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.09% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Benton County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,355 people (a 2.83% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Benton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 480 people (a 0.55% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Benton County, OR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Benton County's population increased by 1,392 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,340 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 52 (0.05%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Benton County, OR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Benton County increased by 11,485 (13.32%). The population was highest at 97,713 in the year 2023 and lowest at 87,296 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)