Columbus, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Columbus increased by 981. In this period, the peak population was 5,540 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 | 4,467 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,518 | 51 | 1.14% |
| 2002 | 4,608 | 90 | 1.99% |
| 2003 | 4,667 | 59 | 1.28% |
| 2004 | 4,811 | 144 | 3.09% |
| 2005 | 4,870 | 59 | 1.23% |
| 2006 | 4,896 | 26 | 0.53% |
| 2007 | 4,912 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 2008 | 4,904 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2009 | 4,913 | 9 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 4,998 | 85 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 5,034 | 36 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 5,004 | -30 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 5,007 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 5,001 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 4,990 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 5,022 | 32 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 5,039 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 5,070 | 31 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 5,120 | 50 | 0.99% |
| 2020 | 5,540 | 420 | 8.20% |
| 2021 | 5,512 | -28 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 5,490 | -22 | -0.40% |
| 2023 | 5,448 | -42 | -0.77% |
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Columbus, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Columbus's population increased by 531 (11.89%), 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, Columbus's population increased by 542 (10.84%), 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, Columbus's population decreased by 92 (1.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Columbus's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,448.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbus's population peaked in year 2020 at 5,540.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Columbus's population was lowest in year 2000 at 4,467.
Columbus, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Columbus grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Columbus had an average annual population growth rate of 0.95% per year. Overall the population grew 21.96% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Columbus annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.95% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Columbus population grew the most, with an increase of 420 people (a 8.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Columbus population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 42 people (a 0.77% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Columbus, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Columbus's population decreased by 64 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 22 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 42 (0.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Columbus, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Columbus increased by 441 (8.81%). The population was highest at 5,540 in the year 2020 and lowest at 4,990 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.88%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)