Citrus County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Citrus County increased by 48,042. In this period, the peak population was 166,696 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 118,654 | - | - |
| 2001 | 121,186 | 2,532 | 2.13% |
| 2002 | 123,453 | 2,267 | 1.87% |
| 2003 | 126,133 | 2,680 | 2.17% |
| 2004 | 129,706 | 3,573 | 2.83% |
| 2005 | 133,586 | 3,880 | 2.99% |
| 2006 | 137,520 | 3,934 | 2.94% |
| 2007 | 140,578 | 3,058 | 2.22% |
| 2008 | 141,619 | 1,041 | 0.74% |
| 2009 | 140,767 | -852 | -0.60% |
| 2010 | 141,177 | 410 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 139,782 | -1,395 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 139,215 | -567 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 138,888 | -327 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 138,907 | 19 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 140,397 | 1,490 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 142,988 | 2,591 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 145,619 | 2,631 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 147,920 | 2,301 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 150,153 | 2,233 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 154,568 | 4,415 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 158,167 | 3,599 | 2.33% |
| 2022 | 162,508 | 4,341 | 2.74% |
| 2023 | 166,696 | 4,188 | 2.58% |
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Citrus County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Citrus County's population increased by 22,523 (18.98%), 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, Citrus County's population increased by 13,391 (9.49%), 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, Citrus County's population increased by 12,128 (7.85%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Citrus County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 166,696.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Citrus County's population peaked in year 2023 at 166,696.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Citrus County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 118,654.
Citrus County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Citrus County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Citrus County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.76% per year. Overall the population grew 40.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Citrus County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.76% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Citrus County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,415 people (a 2.94% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Citrus County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,395 people (a 0.99% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Citrus County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Citrus County's population increased by 8,529 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,341 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 4,188 (2.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Citrus County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Citrus County increased by 27,808 (20.02%). The population was highest at 166,696 in the year 2023 and lowest at 138,907 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)