Blackford County, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Blackford County decreased by 2,095. In this period, the peak population was 13,988 in the year 2000. 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 | 13,988 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,773 | -215 | -1.54% |
| 2002 | 13,773 | - | - |
| 2003 | 13,753 | -20 | -0.15% |
| 2004 | 13,642 | -111 | -0.81% |
| 2005 | 13,570 | -72 | -0.53% |
| 2006 | 13,366 | -204 | -1.50% |
| 2007 | 13,314 | -52 | -0.39% |
| 2008 | 13,236 | -78 | -0.59% |
| 2009 | 13,134 | -102 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 12,771 | -363 | -2.76% |
| 2011 | 12,655 | -116 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 12,527 | -128 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 12,456 | -71 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 12,342 | -114 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 12,237 | -105 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 12,109 | -128 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 12,019 | -90 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 11,934 | -85 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 11,787 | -147 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 12,105 | 318 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 12,041 | -64 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 11,919 | -122 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 11,893 | -26 | -0.22% |
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Blackford County, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Blackford County's population decreased by 1,217 (8.70%), 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, Blackford County's population decreased by 666 (5.21%), 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, Blackford County's population decreased by 212 (1.75%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Blackford County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,893.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blackford County's population peaked in year 2000 at 13,988.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Blackford County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 11,787.
Blackford County, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Blackford County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 21 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Blackford County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.65% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.98% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Blackford County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.65% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Blackford County population grew the most, with an increase of 318 people (a 2.70% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Blackford County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 363 people (a 2.76% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Blackford County, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Blackford County's population decreased by 148 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 122 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 26 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Blackford County, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Blackford County decreased by 563 (4.52%). The population was highest at 12,342 in the year 2014 and lowest at 11,787 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.46%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)