Clayton County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Clayton County increased by 59,782. In this period, the peak population was 299,439 in the year 2020. 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 | 238,518 | - | - |
| 2001 | 247,575 | 9,057 | 3.80% |
| 2002 | 253,016 | 5,441 | 2.20% |
| 2003 | 258,522 | 5,506 | 2.18% |
| 2004 | 263,135 | 4,613 | 1.78% |
| 2005 | 265,929 | 2,794 | 1.06% |
| 2006 | 270,075 | 4,146 | 1.56% |
| 2007 | 273,787 | 3,712 | 1.37% |
| 2008 | 277,319 | 3,532 | 1.29% |
| 2009 | 276,859 | -460 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 259,899 | -16,960 | -6.13% |
| 2011 | 262,081 | 2,182 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 265,371 | 3,290 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 264,133 | -1,238 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 266,757 | 2,624 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 272,874 | 6,117 | 2.29% |
| 2016 | 279,346 | 6,472 | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 284,175 | 4,829 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 289,229 | 5,054 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 292,404 | 3,175 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 299,439 | 7,035 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 299,210 | -229 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 298,399 | -811 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 298,300 | -99 | -0.03% |
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Clayton County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Clayton County's population increased by 21,381 (8.96%), 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, Clayton County's population increased by 39,540 (15.21%), 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, Clayton County's population decreased by 1,139 (0.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Clayton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 298,300.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clayton County's population peaked in year 2020 at 299,439.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Clayton County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 238,518.
Clayton County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Clayton County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Clayton County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.09% per year. Overall the population grew 25.06% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Clayton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.09% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Clayton County population grew the most, with an increase of 9,057 people (a 3.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Clayton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 16,960 people (a 6.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Clayton County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clayton County's population decreased by 910 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 811 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 99 (0.03%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Clayton County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Clayton County increased by 34,167 (12.94%). The population was highest at 299,439 in the year 2020 and lowest at 266,757 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)