Clay County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clay County increased by 90,825. In this period, the peak population was 232,439 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 | 141,614 | - | - |
| 2001 | 145,585 | 3,971 | 2.80% |
| 2002 | 150,725 | 5,140 | 3.53% |
| 2003 | 155,241 | 4,516 | 3.00% |
| 2004 | 162,658 | 7,417 | 4.78% |
| 2005 | 168,602 | 5,944 | 3.65% |
| 2006 | 177,209 | 8,607 | 5.10% |
| 2007 | 182,831 | 5,622 | 3.17% |
| 2008 | 185,554 | 2,723 | 1.49% |
| 2009 | 187,045 | 1,491 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 191,453 | 4,408 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 192,335 | 882 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 193,909 | 1,574 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 195,732 | 1,823 | 0.94% |
| 2014 | 198,687 | 2,955 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 202,552 | 3,865 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 207,401 | 4,849 | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 212,381 | 4,980 | 2.40% |
| 2018 | 215,902 | 3,521 | 1.66% |
| 2019 | 219,014 | 3,112 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 218,951 | -63 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 222,648 | 3,697 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 226,634 | 3,986 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 232,439 | 5,805 | 2.56% |
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Clay County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clay County's population increased by 49,839 (35.19%), 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, Clay County's population increased by 27,498 (14.36%), 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, Clay County's population increased by 13,488 (6.16%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clay County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 232,439.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clay County's population peaked in year 2023 at 232,439.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clay County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 141,614.
Clay County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clay County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clay County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.79% per year. Overall the population grew 64.14% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clay County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.79% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Clay County population grew the most, with an increase of 8,607 people (a 5.10% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Clay County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 63 people (a 0.03% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clay County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clay County's population increased by 9,791 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 3,986 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 5,805 (2.56%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clay County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clay County increased by 36,707 (18.75%). The population was highest at 232,439 in the year 2023 and lowest at 198,687 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.74%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)