Cowlitz County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Cowlitz County increased by 19,866. In this period, the peak population was 112,864 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 | 92,998 | - | - |
| 2001 | 93,689 | 691 | 0.74% |
| 2002 | 94,467 | 778 | 0.83% |
| 2003 | 94,710 | 243 | 0.26% |
| 2004 | 95,786 | 1,076 | 1.14% |
| 2005 | 96,824 | 1,038 | 1.08% |
| 2006 | 99,477 | 2,653 | 2.74% |
| 2007 | 101,097 | 1,620 | 1.63% |
| 2008 | 102,066 | 969 | 0.96% |
| 2009 | 102,521 | 455 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 102,358 | -163 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 102,313 | -45 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 101,669 | -644 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 101,497 | -172 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 101,811 | 314 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 103,031 | 1,220 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 104,760 | 1,729 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 106,800 | 2,040 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 108,673 | 1,873 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 110,389 | 1,716 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 111,014 | 625 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 111,685 | 671 | 0.60% |
| 2022 | 112,064 | 379 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 112,864 | 800 | 0.71% |
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Cowlitz County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Cowlitz County's population increased by 9,360 (10.06%), 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, Cowlitz County's population increased by 8,656 (8.46%), 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, Cowlitz County's population increased by 1,850 (1.67%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Cowlitz County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 112,864.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cowlitz County's population peaked in year 2023 at 112,864.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Cowlitz County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 92,998.
Cowlitz County, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Cowlitz County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Cowlitz County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.93% per year. Overall the population grew 21.36% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Cowlitz County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.93% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Cowlitz County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,653 people (a 2.74% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Cowlitz County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 644 people (a 0.63% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Cowlitz County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Cowlitz County's population increased by 1,179 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 379 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 800 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Cowlitz County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Cowlitz County increased by 11,367 (11.20%). The population was highest at 112,864 in the year 2023 and lowest at 101,811 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.07%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)