De Witt County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of De Witt County decreased by 1,395. In this period, the peak population was 16,760 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 | 16,760 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,711 | -49 | -0.29% |
| 2002 | 16,550 | -161 | -0.96% |
| 2003 | 16,523 | -27 | -0.16% |
| 2004 | 16,463 | -60 | -0.36% |
| 2005 | 16,463 | - | - |
| 2006 | 16,490 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2007 | 16,395 | -95 | -0.58% |
| 2008 | 16,340 | -55 | -0.34% |
| 2009 | 16,102 | -238 | -1.46% |
| 2010 | 16,589 | 487 | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 16,549 | -40 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 16,490 | -59 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 16,372 | -118 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 16,216 | -156 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 16,185 | -31 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 16,152 | -33 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 15,910 | -242 | -1.50% |
| 2018 | 15,768 | -142 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 15,624 | -144 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 15,461 | -163 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 15,403 | -58 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 15,365 | -38 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 15,365 | - | - |
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De Witt County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, De Witt County's population decreased by 171 (1.02%), 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, De Witt County's population decreased by 1,128 (6.80%), 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, De Witt County's population decreased by 96 (0.62%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
De Witt County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,365.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, De Witt County's population peaked in year 2000 at 16,760.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, De Witt County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 15,365.
De Witt County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of De Witt County grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, De Witt County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
De Witt County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 De Witt County population grew the most, with an increase of 487 people (a 3.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 De Witt County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 242 people (a 1.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is De Witt County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, De Witt County's population decreased by 38 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 38 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 0 (0%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of De Witt County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of De Witt County decreased by 1,007 (6.15%). The population was highest at 16,216 in the year 2014 and lowest at 15,365 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.63%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)