Bledsoe County, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Bledsoe County increased by 2,676. In this period, the peak population was 15,085 in the year 2019. 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 | 12,384 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,473 | 89 | 0.72% |
| 2002 | 12,462 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2003 | 12,526 | 64 | 0.51% |
| 2004 | 12,644 | 118 | 0.94% |
| 2005 | 12,728 | 84 | 0.66% |
| 2006 | 12,898 | 170 | 1.34% |
| 2007 | 13,088 | 190 | 1.47% |
| 2008 | 13,137 | 49 | 0.37% |
| 2009 | 13,000 | -137 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 12,892 | -108 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 13,002 | 110 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 12,936 | -66 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 13,917 | 981 | 7.58% |
| 2014 | 14,514 | 597 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 14,611 | 97 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 14,741 | 130 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 14,907 | 166 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 14,847 | -60 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 15,085 | 238 | 1.60% |
| 2020 | 14,956 | -129 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 14,837 | -119 | -0.80% |
| 2022 | 14,824 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 15,060 | 236 | 1.59% |
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Bledsoe County, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Bledsoe County's population increased by 508 (4.10%), 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, Bledsoe County's population increased by 2,064 (16.01%), 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, Bledsoe County's population increased by 104 (0.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Bledsoe County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,060.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bledsoe County's population peaked in year 2019 at 15,085.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Bledsoe County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 12,384.
Bledsoe County, TN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Bledsoe County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Bledsoe County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.94% per year. Overall the population grew 21.61% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Bledsoe County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.94% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Bledsoe County population grew the most, with an increase of 981 people (a 7.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Bledsoe County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 137 people (a 1.04% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Bledsoe County, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bledsoe County's population increased by 223 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 13 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 236 (1.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Bledsoe County, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Bledsoe County increased by 1,143 (8.21%). The population was highest at 15,085 in the year 2019 and lowest at 14,514 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.80%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)