Columbia County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Columbia County increased by 75,158. In this period, the peak population was 165,162 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 | 90,004 | - | - |
| 2001 | 91,815 | 1,811 | 2.01% |
| 2002 | 94,447 | 2,632 | 2.87% |
| 2003 | 96,692 | 2,245 | 2.38% |
| 2004 | 100,058 | 3,366 | 3.48% |
| 2005 | 102,765 | 2,707 | 2.71% |
| 2006 | 106,206 | 3,441 | 3.35% |
| 2007 | 109,481 | 3,275 | 3.08% |
| 2008 | 111,008 | 1,527 | 1.39% |
| 2009 | 113,444 | 2,436 | 2.19% |
| 2010 | 124,951 | 11,507 | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 128,832 | 3,881 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 132,601 | 3,769 | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 136,232 | 3,631 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 139,223 | 2,991 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 143,991 | 4,768 | 3.42% |
| 2016 | 147,622 | 3,631 | 2.52% |
| 2017 | 151,757 | 4,135 | 2.80% |
| 2018 | 154,399 | 2,642 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 157,129 | 2,730 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 156,865 | -264 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 159,662 | 2,797 | 1.78% |
| 2022 | 162,471 | 2,809 | 1.76% |
| 2023 | 165,162 | 2,691 | 1.66% |
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Columbia County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Columbia County's population increased by 34,947 (38.83%), 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, Columbia County's population increased by 31,914 (25.54%), 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, Columbia County's population increased by 8,297 (5.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Columbia County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 165,162.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbia County's population peaked in year 2023 at 165,162.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbia County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 90,004.
Columbia County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Columbia County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Columbia County had an average annual population growth rate of 3.63% per year. Overall the population grew 83.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Columbia County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.63% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Columbia County population grew the most, with an increase of 11,507 people (a 10.14% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Columbia County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 264 people (a 0.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Columbia County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbia County's population increased by 5,500 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,809 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2,691 (1.66%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Columbia County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Columbia County increased by 28,930 (21.24%). The population was highest at 165,162 in the year 2023 and lowest at 139,223 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.95%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)