Cotton County, OK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cotton County decreased by 1,191. In this period, the peak population was 6,618 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 | 6,618 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,424 | -194 | -2.93% |
| 2002 | 6,372 | -52 | -0.81% |
| 2003 | 6,433 | 61 | 0.96% |
| 2004 | 6,401 | -32 | -0.50% |
| 2005 | 6,463 | 62 | 0.97% |
| 2006 | 6,411 | -52 | -0.80% |
| 2007 | 6,376 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2008 | 6,272 | -104 | -1.63% |
| 2009 | 6,296 | 24 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 6,167 | -129 | -2.05% |
| 2011 | 6,179 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 6,158 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 6,164 | 6 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 6,133 | -31 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 6,008 | -125 | -2.04% |
| 2016 | 5,924 | -84 | -1.40% |
| 2017 | 5,866 | -58 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 5,798 | -68 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 5,650 | -148 | -2.55% |
| 2020 | 5,535 | -115 | -2.04% |
| 2021 | 5,442 | -93 | -1.68% |
| 2022 | 5,449 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 5,427 | -22 | -0.40% |
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Cotton County, OK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cotton County's population decreased by 451 (6.81%), 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, Cotton County's population decreased by 632 (10.25%), 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, Cotton County's population decreased by 108 (1.95%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cotton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,427.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cotton County's population peaked in year 2000 at 6,618.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cotton County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 5,427.
Cotton County, OK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cotton County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cotton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.78% per year. Overall the population shrank 18% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cotton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.78% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Cotton County population grew the most, with an increase of 62 people (a 0.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Cotton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 194 people (a 2.93% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cotton County, OK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cotton County's population decreased by 15 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 7 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 22 (0.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cotton County, OK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cotton County decreased by 737 (11.96%). The population was highest at 6,133 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,427 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)