Clay County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clay County decreased by 1,406. In this period, the peak population was 14,405 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 | 14,405 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,229 | -176 | -1.22% |
| 2002 | 14,170 | -59 | -0.41% |
| 2003 | 14,108 | -62 | -0.44% |
| 2004 | 14,029 | -79 | -0.56% |
| 2005 | 13,993 | -36 | -0.26% |
| 2006 | 13,889 | -104 | -0.74% |
| 2007 | 13,776 | -113 | -0.81% |
| 2008 | 13,741 | -35 | -0.25% |
| 2009 | 13,568 | -173 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 13,822 | 254 | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 13,721 | -101 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 13,710 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 13,550 | -160 | -1.17% |
| 2014 | 13,441 | -109 | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 13,395 | -46 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 13,309 | -86 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 13,259 | -50 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 13,260 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 13,177 | -83 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 13,273 | 96 | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 13,163 | -110 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 13,077 | -86 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 12,999 | -78 | -0.60% |
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Clay County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clay County's population decreased by 583 (4.05%), 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 decreased by 549 (3.97%), 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 decreased by 274 (2.06%).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 12,999.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clay County's population peaked in year 2000 at 14,405.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clay County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 12,999.
Clay County, IL 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 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clay County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.42% per year. Overall the population shrank 9.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clay County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.42% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Clay County population grew the most, with an increase of 254 people (a 1.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Clay County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 176 people (a 1.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clay County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clay County's population decreased by 164 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 86 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 78 (0.60%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clay County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clay County decreased by 551 (4.07%). The population was highest at 13,441 in the year 2014 and lowest at 12,999 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)