Bleckley County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bleckley County increased by 821. In this period, the peak population was 13,077 in the year 2011. 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 | 11,644 | - | - |
| 2001 | 11,772 | 128 | 1.10% |
| 2002 | 11,699 | -73 | -0.62% |
| 2003 | 11,800 | 101 | 0.86% |
| 2004 | 11,993 | 193 | 1.64% |
| 2005 | 12,087 | 94 | 0.78% |
| 2006 | 12,469 | 382 | 3.16% |
| 2007 | 12,841 | 372 | 2.98% |
| 2008 | 12,802 | -39 | -0.30% |
| 2009 | 12,843 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 13,033 | 190 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 13,077 | 44 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 12,888 | -189 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 12,742 | -146 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 12,706 | -36 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 12,710 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 12,868 | 158 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 12,769 | -99 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 12,833 | 64 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 12,923 | 90 | 0.70% |
| 2020 | 12,523 | -400 | -3.10% |
| 2021 | 12,270 | -253 | -2.02% |
| 2022 | 12,279 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 12,465 | 186 | 1.51% |
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Bleckley County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bleckley County's population increased by 1,389 (11.93%), 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, Bleckley County's population decreased by 510 (3.91%), 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, Bleckley County's population decreased by 58 (0.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bleckley County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,465.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bleckley County's population peaked in year 2011 at 13,077.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bleckley County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,644.
Bleckley County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bleckley County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bleckley County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population grew 7.05% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bleckley County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.31% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Bleckley County population grew the most, with an increase of 382 people (a 3.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Bleckley County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 400 people (a 3.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bleckley County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bleckley County's population increased by 195 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 9 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 186 (1.51%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bleckley County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bleckley County decreased by 277 (2.17%). The population was highest at 12,923 in the year 2019 and lowest at 12,270 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)