Bureau County, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Bureau County was 32,828, a 0.40% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bureau County's population was 32,961, a decline of 0.64% compared to a population of 33,172 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Bureau County, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bureau County decreased by 2,622. In this period, the peak population was 35,450 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 35,450 - -
2001 35,169 -281 -0.79%
2002 35,033 -136 -0.39%
2003 35,044 11 0.03%
2004 34,901 -143 -0.41%
2005 34,907 6 0.02%
2006 35,088 181 0.52%
2007 35,038 -50 -0.14%
2008 34,938 -100 -0.29%
2009 34,890 -48 -0.14%
2010 34,959 69 0.2%
2011 34,631 -328 -0.94%
2012 34,350 -281 -0.81%
2013 34,112 -238 -0.69%
2014 33,858 -254 -0.74%
2015 33,494 -364 -1.08%
2016 33,393 -101 -0.3%
2017 33,134 -259 -0.78%
2018 32,938 -196 -0.59%
2019 32,621 -317 -0.96%
2020 33,172 551 1.69%
2021 32,961 -211 -0.64%
2022 32,828 -133 -0.4%
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Bureau County, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Bureau County's population decreased by 491 (1.39%), 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, Bureau County's population decreased by 1,787 (5.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Bureau County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Bureau County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 32,828. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bureau County's population peaked in year 2000 at 35,450.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Bureau County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 32,621.

Bureau County, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Bureau County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 17 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Bureau County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.34% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.40% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Bureau County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Bureau County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.34% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 344. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Bureau County's population grew the most with an increase of 551 (1.69%).

While from 2014 and 2015, Bureau County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 364 (-1.08%).

Things to know

Is Bureau County, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Bureau County's population decreased by 344 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 211 (0.64%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 133 (0.40%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Bureau County, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Bureau County decreased by 1,284 (3.76%). The population was highest at 34,112 in the year 2013 and lowest at 32,621 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.45%.

References

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Bureau County, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bureau County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Bureau County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Bureau County was 32,828, a 0.40% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Bureau County population was 32,961, a decline of 0.64% compared to a population of 33,172 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Bureau County decreased by 2,622. In this period, the peak population was 35,450 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Bureau County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Bureau County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Bureau County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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