Darke County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Darke County decreased by 1,859. In this period, the peak population was 53,274 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 | 53,274 | - | - |
| 2001 | 53,051 | -223 | -0.42% |
| 2002 | 52,901 | -150 | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 53,017 | 116 | 0.22% |
| 2004 | 52,990 | -27 | -0.05% |
| 2005 | 52,872 | -118 | -0.22% |
| 2006 | 52,601 | -271 | -0.51% |
| 2007 | 52,478 | -123 | -0.23% |
| 2008 | 52,281 | -197 | -0.38% |
| 2009 | 52,092 | -189 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 52,964 | 872 | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 52,657 | -307 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 52,524 | -133 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 52,321 | -203 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 52,203 | -118 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 52,002 | -201 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 51,653 | -349 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 51,575 | -78 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 51,323 | -252 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 51,181 | -142 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 51,893 | 712 | 1.39% |
| 2021 | 51,642 | -251 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 51,526 | -116 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 51,415 | -111 | -0.22% |
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Darke County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Darke County's population decreased by 310 (0.58%), 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, Darke County's population decreased by 1,071 (2.02%), 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, Darke County's population decreased by 478 (0.92%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Darke County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 51,415.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Darke County's population peaked in year 2000 at 53,274.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Darke County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 51,181.
Darke County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Darke County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Darke County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Darke County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.15% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Darke County population grew the most, with an increase of 872 people (a 1.67% year-on-year increase)..
From 2015 to 2016 Darke County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 349 people (a 0.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Darke County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Darke County's population decreased by 227 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 116 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 111 (0.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Darke County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Darke County decreased by 906 (1.73%). The population was highest at 52,203 in the year 2014 and lowest at 51,181 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)