Brown County, SD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Brown County increased by 2,273. In this period, the peak population was 39,332 in the year 2017. 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 | 35,460 | - | - |
| 2001 | 35,237 | -223 | -0.63% |
| 2002 | 35,067 | -170 | -0.48% |
| 2003 | 35,039 | -28 | -0.08% |
| 2004 | 35,082 | 43 | 0.12% |
| 2005 | 35,128 | 46 | 0.13% |
| 2006 | 35,173 | 45 | 0.13% |
| 2007 | 35,363 | 190 | 0.54% |
| 2008 | 35,338 | -25 | -0.07% |
| 2009 | 35,577 | 239 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 36,655 | 1,078 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 36,932 | 277 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 37,578 | 646 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | 38,149 | 571 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 38,278 | 129 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 38,434 | 156 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 38,884 | 450 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 39,332 | 448 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 39,103 | -229 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 38,883 | -220 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 38,225 | -658 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 38,117 | -108 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 37,901 | -216 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 37,733 | -168 | -0.44% |
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Brown County, SD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Brown County's population increased by 1,195 (3.37%), 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, Brown County's population increased by 1,570 (4.28%), 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, Brown County's population decreased by 492 (1.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Brown County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 37,733.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Brown County's population peaked in year 2017 at 39,332.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Brown County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 35,039.
Brown County, SD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Brown County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Brown County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population grew 6.41% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Brown County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.28% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Brown County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,078 people (a 3.03% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Brown County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 658 people (a 1.69% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Brown County, SD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Brown County's population decreased by 384 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 216 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 168 (0.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Brown County, SD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Brown County decreased by 416 (1.09%). The population was highest at 39,332 in the year 2017 and lowest at 37,733 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.11%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)