Christian County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Christian County decreased by 653. In this period, the peak population was 74,975 in the year 2012. 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 | 72,685 | - | - |
| 2001 | 73,142 | 457 | 0.63% |
| 2002 | 72,657 | -485 | -0.66% |
| 2003 | 70,950 | -1,707 | -2.35% |
| 2004 | 70,905 | -45 | -0.06% |
| 2005 | 71,914 | 1,009 | 1.42% |
| 2006 | 69,457 | -2,457 | -3.42% |
| 2007 | 71,787 | 2,330 | 3.35% |
| 2008 | 70,555 | -1,232 | -1.72% |
| 2009 | 71,774 | 1,219 | 1.73% |
| 2010 | 74,145 | 2,371 | 3.30% |
| 2011 | 73,516 | -629 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 74,975 | 1,459 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 73,726 | -1,249 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 73,432 | -294 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 73,243 | -189 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 71,966 | -1,277 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 71,293 | -673 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 71,036 | -257 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 71,577 | 541 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 72,762 | 1,185 | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 73,180 | 418 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 72,286 | -894 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 72,032 | -254 | -0.35% |
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Christian County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Christian County's population increased by 1,460 (2.01%), 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, Christian County's population decreased by 1,383 (1.87%), 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, Christian County's population decreased by 730 (1%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Christian County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 72,032.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Christian County's population peaked in year 2012 at 74,975.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Christian County's population was lowest in year 2006 at 69,457.
Christian County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Christian County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Christian County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.04% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.90% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Christian County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.04% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Christian County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,371 people (a 3.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Christian County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,457 people (a 3.42% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Christian County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Christian County's population decreased by 1,148 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 894 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 254 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Christian County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Christian County decreased by 1,694 (2.30%). The population was highest at 73,432 in the year 2014 and lowest at 71,036 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)