Chester County, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chester County decreased by 1,903. In this period, the peak population was 34,129 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 | 34,129 | - | - |
| 2001 | 33,984 | -145 | -0.42% |
| 2002 | 33,951 | -33 | -0.10% |
| 2003 | 33,732 | -219 | -0.65% |
| 2004 | 33,389 | -343 | -1.02% |
| 2005 | 33,067 | -322 | -0.96% |
| 2006 | 32,851 | -216 | -0.65% |
| 2007 | 32,810 | -41 | -0.12% |
| 2008 | 32,942 | 132 | 0.40% |
| 2009 | 32,629 | -313 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 33,163 | 534 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 32,884 | -279 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 32,708 | -176 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 32,744 | 36 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 32,449 | -295 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 32,420 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 32,299 | -121 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 32,300 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 32,281 | -19 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 32,186 | -95 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 32,284 | 98 | 0.30% |
| 2021 | 32,148 | -136 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 31,993 | -155 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 32,226 | 233 | 0.73% |
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Chester County, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chester County's population decreased by 966 (2.83%), 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, Chester County's population decreased by 879 (2.65%), 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, Chester County's population decreased by 58 (0.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Chester County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 32,226.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester County's population peaked in year 2000 at 34,129.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 31,993.
Chester County, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Chester County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chester County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chester County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Chester County population grew the most, with an increase of 534 people (a 1.64% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Chester County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 343 people (a 1.02% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chester County, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chester County's population increased by 78 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 155 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 233 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chester County, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chester County decreased by 518 (1.58%). The population was highest at 32,449 in the year 2014 and lowest at 31,993 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)