Cole County, MO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cole County increased by 5,768. In this period, the peak population was 77,278 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 | 71,510 | - | - |
| 2001 | 71,711 | 201 | 0.28% |
| 2002 | 72,220 | 509 | 0.71% |
| 2003 | 72,828 | 608 | 0.84% |
| 2004 | 72,538 | -290 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 73,070 | 532 | 0.73% |
| 2006 | 73,631 | 561 | 0.77% |
| 2007 | 74,108 | 477 | 0.65% |
| 2008 | 74,891 | 783 | 1.06% |
| 2009 | 75,543 | 652 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 76,145 | 602 | 0.80% |
| 2011 | 76,490 | 345 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 76,480 | -10 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 76,732 | 252 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 76,656 | -76 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 76,838 | 182 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 76,748 | -90 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 76,702 | -46 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 76,734 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 76,774 | 40 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 76,621 | -153 | -0.20% |
| 2021 | 76,603 | -18 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 76,956 | 353 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 77,278 | 322 | 0.42% |
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Cole County, MO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cole County's population increased by 4,635 (6.48%), 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, Cole County's population increased by 476 (0.63%), 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, Cole County's population increased by 657 (0.86%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cole County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 77,278.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cole County's population peaked in year 2023 at 77,278.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cole County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 71,510.
Cole County, MO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cole County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cole County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population grew 8.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cole County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Cole County population grew the most, with an increase of 783 people (a 1.06% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Cole County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 290 people (a 0.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cole County, MO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cole County's population increased by 675 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 353 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 322 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cole County, MO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cole County increased by 546 (0.71%). The population was highest at 77,278 in the year 2023 and lowest at 76,603 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.07%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)