DeKalb County, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of DeKalb County increased by 7,936. In this period, the peak population was 72,569 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 | 64,633 | - | - |
| 2001 | 65,571 | 938 | 1.45% |
| 2002 | 65,660 | 89 | 0.14% |
| 2003 | 66,225 | 565 | 0.86% |
| 2004 | 66,846 | 621 | 0.94% |
| 2005 | 67,262 | 416 | 0.62% |
| 2006 | 67,829 | 567 | 0.84% |
| 2007 | 68,653 | 824 | 1.21% |
| 2008 | 69,291 | 638 | 0.93% |
| 2009 | 69,781 | 490 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 71,133 | 1,352 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 71,335 | 202 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 70,913 | -422 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 70,881 | -32 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 70,963 | 82 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 71,065 | 102 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 71,116 | 51 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 71,441 | 325 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 71,430 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 71,506 | 76 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 71,659 | 153 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 71,912 | 253 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 72,082 | 170 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 72,569 | 487 | 0.68% |
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DeKalb County, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, DeKalb County's population increased by 6,500 (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, DeKalb County's population increased by 526 (0.74%), 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, DeKalb County's population increased by 910 (1.27%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
DeKalb County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 72,569.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, DeKalb County's population peaked in year 2023 at 72,569.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, DeKalb County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 64,633.
DeKalb County, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of DeKalb County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, DeKalb County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population grew 12.28% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
DeKalb County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.53% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 DeKalb County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,352 people (a 1.94% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 DeKalb County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 422 people (a 0.59% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is DeKalb County, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, DeKalb County's population increased by 657 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 170 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 487 (0.68%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of DeKalb County, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of DeKalb County increased by 1,688 (2.38%). The population was highest at 72,569 in the year 2023 and lowest at 70,963 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.24%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)