Cowley County, KS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cowley County decreased by 2,125. In this period, the peak population was 36,314 in the year 2010. 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 | 36,282 | - | - |
| 2001 | 35,809 | -473 | -1.30% |
| 2002 | 36,140 | 331 | 0.92% |
| 2003 | 35,521 | -619 | -1.71% |
| 2004 | 35,289 | -232 | -0.65% |
| 2005 | 34,660 | -629 | -1.78% |
| 2006 | 34,267 | -393 | -1.13% |
| 2007 | 34,358 | 91 | 0.27% |
| 2008 | 34,225 | -133 | -0.39% |
| 2009 | 34,045 | -180 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 36,314 | 2,269 | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 36,259 | -55 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 36,281 | 22 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 36,186 | -95 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 35,918 | -268 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 35,774 | -144 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 35,662 | -112 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 35,311 | -351 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 35,067 | -244 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 34,784 | -283 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 34,534 | -250 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 34,624 | 90 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 34,423 | -201 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 34,157 | -266 | -0.77% |
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Cowley County, KS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cowley County's population increased by 32 (0.09%), 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, Cowley County's population decreased by 1,780 (4.90%), 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, Cowley County's population decreased by 377 (1.09%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cowley County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 34,157.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cowley County's population peaked in year 2010 at 36,314.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cowley County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 34,045.
Cowley County, KS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cowley County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cowley County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.86% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cowley County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.25% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Cowley County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,269 people (a 6.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Cowley County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 629 people (a 1.78% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cowley County, KS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cowley County's population decreased by 467 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 201 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 266 (0.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cowley County, KS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cowley County decreased by 2,029 (5.61%). The population was highest at 35,918 in the year 2014 and lowest at 34,157 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.57%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)