Boyd County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Boyd County decreased by 1,796. In this period, the peak population was 49,622 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 | 49,622 | - | - |
| 2001 | 49,551 | -71 | -0.14% |
| 2002 | 49,482 | -69 | -0.14% |
| 2003 | 49,605 | 123 | 0.25% |
| 2004 | 49,336 | -269 | -0.54% |
| 2005 | 49,134 | -202 | -0.41% |
| 2006 | 48,969 | -165 | -0.34% |
| 2007 | 48,745 | -224 | -0.46% |
| 2008 | 48,759 | 14 | 0.03% |
| 2009 | 48,799 | 40 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 49,602 | 803 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 49,417 | -185 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 49,238 | -179 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 48,905 | -333 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 48,828 | -77 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 48,518 | -310 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 48,175 | -343 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 47,867 | -308 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 47,406 | -461 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 46,839 | -567 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 48,206 | 1,367 | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 47,757 | -449 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 48,059 | 302 | 0.63% |
| 2023 | 47,826 | -233 | -0.48% |
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Boyd County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Boyd County's population decreased by 20 (0.04%), 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, Boyd County's population decreased by 1,396 (2.81%), 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, Boyd County's population decreased by 380 (0.79%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Boyd County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 47,826.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Boyd County's population peaked in year 2000 at 49,622.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Boyd County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 46,839.
Boyd County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Boyd County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Boyd County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.62% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Boyd County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Boyd County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,367 people (a 2.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Boyd County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 567 people (a 1.20% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Boyd County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Boyd County's population increased by 69 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 302 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 233 (0.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Boyd County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Boyd County decreased by 1,079 (2.21%). The population was highest at 48,828 in the year 2014 and lowest at 46,839 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)