Clark County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clark County increased by 173,640. In this period, the peak population was 521,150 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 | 347,510 | - | - |
| 2001 | 358,712 | 11,202 | 3.22% |
| 2002 | 369,140 | 10,428 | 2.91% |
| 2003 | 378,073 | 8,933 | 2.42% |
| 2004 | 390,229 | 12,156 | 3.22% |
| 2005 | 400,904 | 10,675 | 2.74% |
| 2006 | 409,598 | 8,694 | 2.17% |
| 2007 | 418,079 | 8,481 | 2.07% |
| 2008 | 425,890 | 7,811 | 1.87% |
| 2009 | 433,179 | 7,289 | 1.71% |
| 2010 | 426,733 | -6,446 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 432,388 | 5,655 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 436,532 | 4,144 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 441,591 | 5,059 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 448,505 | 6,914 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 457,320 | 8,815 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 465,911 | 8,591 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 475,238 | 9,327 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 482,467 | 7,229 | 1.52% |
| 2019 | 489,271 | 6,804 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 505,338 | 16,067 | 3.28% |
| 2021 | 512,583 | 7,245 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 516,737 | 4,154 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 521,150 | 4,413 | 0.85% |
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Clark County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clark County's population increased by 79,223 (22.80%), 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 increased by 78,605 (18.42%), 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 increased by 15,812 (3.13%).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 521,150.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clark County's population peaked in year 2023 at 521,150.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clark County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 347,510.
Clark County, WA 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 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clark County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.17% per year. Overall the population grew 49.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clark County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.17% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Clark County population grew the most, with an increase of 16,067 people (a 3.28% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Clark County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 6,446 people (a 1.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clark County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clark County's population increased by 8,567 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,154 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 4,413 (0.85%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clark County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clark County increased by 79,559 (18.02%). The population was highest at 521,150 in the year 2023 and lowest at 448,505 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.67%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)