Dorchester County, MD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dorchester County increased by 2,302. In this period, the peak population was 32,879 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 | 30,577 | - | - |
| 2001 | 30,615 | 38 | 0.12% |
| 2002 | 30,465 | -150 | -0.49% |
| 2003 | 30,535 | 70 | 0.23% |
| 2004 | 30,961 | 426 | 1.40% |
| 2005 | 31,259 | 298 | 0.96% |
| 2006 | 31,462 | 203 | 0.65% |
| 2007 | 31,910 | 448 | 1.42% |
| 2008 | 32,151 | 241 | 0.76% |
| 2009 | 32,102 | -49 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 32,689 | 587 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 32,702 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 32,483 | -219 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 32,563 | 80 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 32,502 | -61 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 32,431 | -71 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 32,268 | -163 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 32,093 | -175 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 31,894 | -199 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 31,864 | -30 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 32,530 | 666 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 32,594 | 64 | 0.20% |
| 2022 | 32,583 | -11 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 32,879 | 296 | 0.91% |
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Dorchester County, MD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Dorchester County's population increased by 2,112 (6.91%), 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, Dorchester County's population decreased by 159 (0.49%), 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, Dorchester County's population increased by 349 (1.07%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Dorchester County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 32,879.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dorchester County's population peaked in year 2023 at 32,879.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dorchester County's population was lowest in year 2002 at 30,465.
Dorchester County, MD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Dorchester County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Dorchester County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population grew 7.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Dorchester County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.33% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Dorchester County population grew the most, with an increase of 666 people (a 2.09% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Dorchester County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 219 people (a 0.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Dorchester County, MD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dorchester County's population increased by 285 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 11 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 296 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Dorchester County, MD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Dorchester County increased by 316 (0.97%). The population was highest at 32,879 in the year 2023 and lowest at 31,864 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)