Clark County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clark County decreased by 1,871. In this period, the peak population was 16,959 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 | 16,959 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,854 | -105 | -0.62% |
| 2002 | 16,903 | 49 | 0.29% |
| 2003 | 16,841 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2004 | 16,840 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2005 | 16,882 | 42 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 16,849 | -33 | -0.20% |
| 2007 | 16,891 | 42 | 0.25% |
| 2008 | 16,871 | -20 | -0.12% |
| 2009 | 16,691 | -180 | -1.07% |
| 2010 | 16,291 | -400 | -2.40% |
| 2011 | 16,205 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 16,265 | 60 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 16,105 | -160 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 16,060 | -45 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 15,881 | -179 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 15,860 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 15,824 | -36 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 15,594 | -230 | -1.45% |
| 2019 | 15,465 | -129 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 15,429 | -36 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 15,352 | -77 | -0.50% |
| 2022 | 15,160 | -192 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 15,088 | -72 | -0.47% |
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Clark County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clark County's population decreased by 668 (3.94%), 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, Clark County's population decreased by 862 (5.29%), 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, Clark County's population decreased by 341 (2.21%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clark County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,088.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clark County's population peaked in year 2000 at 16,959.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clark County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 15,088.
Clark County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clark County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clark County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.48% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.03% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clark County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.48% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Clark County population grew the most, with an increase of 60 people (a 0.37% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Clark County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 400 people (a 2.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clark County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clark County's population decreased by 264 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 192 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 72 (0.47%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clark County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clark County decreased by 1,017 (6.31%). The population was highest at 16,060 in the year 2014 and lowest at 15,088 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.65%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)