Caldwell County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Caldwell County decreased by 468. In this period, the peak population was 13,026 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 | 13,019 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,841 | -178 | -1.37% |
| 2002 | 12,799 | -42 | -0.33% |
| 2003 | 12,804 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2004 | 12,778 | -26 | -0.20% |
| 2005 | 12,818 | 40 | 0.31% |
| 2006 | 12,826 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2007 | 12,876 | 50 | 0.39% |
| 2008 | 12,971 | 95 | 0.74% |
| 2009 | 12,975 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 13,010 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 13,026 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 12,988 | -38 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 12,882 | -106 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 12,844 | -38 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 12,744 | -100 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 12,635 | -109 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 12,660 | 25 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 12,684 | 24 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 12,731 | 47 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 12,635 | -96 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 12,678 | 43 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 12,608 | -70 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 12,551 | -57 | -0.45% |
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Caldwell County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Caldwell County's population decreased by 9 (0.07%), 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, Caldwell County's population decreased by 375 (2.88%), 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, Caldwell County's population decreased by 84 (0.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Caldwell County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,551.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Caldwell County's population peaked in year 2011 at 13,026.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Caldwell County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 12,551.
Caldwell County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Caldwell County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Caldwell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Caldwell County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Caldwell County population grew the most, with an increase of 95 people (a 0.74% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Caldwell County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 178 people (a 1.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Caldwell County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Caldwell County's population decreased by 127 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 70 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 57 (0.45%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Caldwell County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Caldwell County decreased by 331 (2.57%). The population was highest at 12,844 in the year 2014 and lowest at 12,551 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)