Cloud County, KS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cloud County decreased by 1,374. In this period, the peak population was 10,228 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 | 10,228 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,062 | -166 | -1.62% |
| 2002 | 9,900 | -162 | -1.61% |
| 2003 | 9,818 | -82 | -0.83% |
| 2004 | 9,651 | -167 | -1.70% |
| 2005 | 9,628 | -23 | -0.24% |
| 2006 | 9,426 | -202 | -2.10% |
| 2007 | 9,366 | -60 | -0.64% |
| 2008 | 9,353 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2009 | 9,328 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 9,518 | 190 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 9,420 | -98 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 9,416 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 9,355 | -61 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 9,332 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 9,192 | -140 | -1.50% |
| 2016 | 9,088 | -104 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 8,922 | -166 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 8,725 | -197 | -2.21% |
| 2019 | 8,779 | 54 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 9,009 | 230 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 8,954 | -55 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 8,934 | -20 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 8,854 | -80 | -0.90% |
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Cloud County, KS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cloud County's population decreased by 710 (6.94%), 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, Cloud County's population decreased by 509 (5.35%), 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, Cloud County's population decreased by 155 (1.72%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cloud County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,854.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cloud County's population peaked in year 2000 at 10,228.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cloud County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 8,725.
Cloud County, KS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cloud County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cloud County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.58% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cloud County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.58% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Cloud County population grew the most, with an increase of 230 people (a 2.62% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Cloud County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 202 people (a 2.10% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cloud County, KS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cloud County's population decreased by 100 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 20 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 80 (0.90%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cloud County, KS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cloud County decreased by 501 (5.36%). The population was highest at 9,332 in the year 2014 and lowest at 8,725 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.54%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)