DeSoto County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of DeSoto County increased by 3,709. In this period, the peak population was 37,821 in the year 2019. 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 | 32,270 | - | - |
| 2001 | 32,669 | 399 | 1.24% |
| 2002 | 32,766 | 97 | 0.30% |
| 2003 | 33,706 | 940 | 2.87% |
| 2004 | 34,460 | 754 | 2.24% |
| 2005 | 34,520 | 60 | 0.17% |
| 2006 | 35,061 | 541 | 1.57% |
| 2007 | 35,409 | 348 | 0.99% |
| 2008 | 35,347 | -62 | -0.18% |
| 2009 | 35,629 | 282 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 34,935 | -694 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 34,847 | -88 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 35,003 | 156 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 34,903 | -100 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 35,333 | 430 | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 35,644 | 311 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 36,228 | 584 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 37,159 | 931 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 37,128 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 37,821 | 693 | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 34,086 | -3,735 | -9.88% |
| 2021 | 34,333 | 247 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 35,320 | 987 | 2.87% |
| 2023 | 35,979 | 659 | 1.87% |
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DeSoto County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, DeSoto County's population increased by 2,665 (8.26%), 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, DeSoto County's population decreased by 849 (2.43%), 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, DeSoto County's population increased by 1,893 (5.55%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
DeSoto County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 35,979.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, DeSoto County's population peaked in year 2019 at 37,821.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, DeSoto County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 32,270.
DeSoto County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of DeSoto County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, DeSoto County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.49% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
DeSoto County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 DeSoto County population grew the most, with an increase of 987 people (a 2.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 DeSoto County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,735 people (a 9.88% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is DeSoto County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, DeSoto County's population increased by 1,646 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 987 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 659 (1.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of DeSoto County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of DeSoto County increased by 1,076 (3.08%). The population was highest at 37,821 in the year 2019 and lowest at 34,086 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)