Cherokee County, IA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cherokee County decreased by 1,391. In this period, the peak population was 12,996 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 | 12,996 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,838 | -158 | -1.22% |
| 2002 | 12,564 | -274 | -2.13% |
| 2003 | 12,399 | -165 | -1.31% |
| 2004 | 12,282 | -117 | -0.94% |
| 2005 | 12,103 | -179 | -1.46% |
| 2006 | 11,884 | -219 | -1.81% |
| 2007 | 11,774 | -110 | -0.93% |
| 2008 | 11,586 | -188 | -1.60% |
| 2009 | 11,476 | -110 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 12,110 | 634 | 5.52% |
| 2011 | 12,027 | -83 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 11,954 | -73 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 11,876 | -78 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 11,803 | -73 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 11,488 | -315 | -2.67% |
| 2016 | 11,386 | -102 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 11,315 | -71 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 11,281 | -34 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 11,231 | -50 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 11,656 | 425 | 3.78% |
| 2021 | 11,535 | -121 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 11,490 | -45 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 11,605 | 115 | 1.00% |
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Cherokee County, IA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cherokee County's population decreased by 886 (6.82%), 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, Cherokee County's population decreased by 454 (3.75%), 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, Cherokee County's population decreased by 51 (0.44%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cherokee County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,605.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cherokee County's population peaked in year 2000 at 12,996.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cherokee County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 11,231.
Cherokee County, IA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cherokee County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cherokee County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cherokee County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.47% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Cherokee County population grew the most, with an increase of 634 people (a 5.52% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Cherokee County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 315 people (a 2.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cherokee County, IA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cherokee County's population increased by 70 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 45 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 115 (1%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cherokee County, IA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cherokee County decreased by 271 (2.28%). The population was highest at 11,803 in the year 2014 and lowest at 11,231 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)