Clarke County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clarke County decreased by 2,539. In this period, the peak population was 17,767 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 | 17,767 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,641 | -126 | -0.71% |
| 2002 | 17,553 | -88 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 17,450 | -103 | -0.59% |
| 2004 | 17,412 | -38 | -0.22% |
| 2005 | 17,242 | -170 | -0.98% |
| 2006 | 17,373 | 131 | 0.76% |
| 2007 | 17,304 | -69 | -0.40% |
| 2008 | 17,277 | -27 | -0.16% |
| 2009 | 17,231 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 16,723 | -508 | -2.95% |
| 2011 | 16,692 | -31 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 16,526 | -166 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 16,414 | -112 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 16,273 | -141 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 16,021 | -252 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 15,897 | -124 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 15,798 | -99 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 15,558 | -240 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 15,506 | -52 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 15,545 | 39 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 15,415 | -130 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 15,203 | -212 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 15,228 | 25 | 0.16% |
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Clarke County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clarke County's population decreased by 1,044 (5.88%), 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, Clarke County's population decreased by 1,178 (7.04%), 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, Clarke County's population decreased by 317 (2.04%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clarke County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,228.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clarke County's population peaked in year 2000 at 17,767.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clarke County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 15,203.
Clarke County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clarke County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clarke County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.29% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clarke County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Clarke County population grew the most, with an increase of 131 people (a 0.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Clarke County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 508 people (a 2.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clarke County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clarke County's population decreased by 187 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 212 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 25 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clarke County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clarke County decreased by 1,186 (7.23%). The population was highest at 16,273 in the year 2014 and lowest at 15,203 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.75%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)