Dougherty County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dougherty County decreased by 13,271. In this period, the peak population was 96,180 in the year 2001. 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 | 95,916 | - | - |
| 2001 | 96,180 | 264 | 0.28% |
| 2002 | 95,830 | -350 | -0.36% |
| 2003 | 95,572 | -258 | -0.27% |
| 2004 | 95,297 | -275 | -0.29% |
| 2005 | 95,463 | 166 | 0.17% |
| 2006 | 95,353 | -110 | -0.12% |
| 2007 | 95,589 | 236 | 0.25% |
| 2008 | 95,536 | -53 | -0.06% |
| 2009 | 95,980 | 444 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 94,521 | -1,459 | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 95,080 | 559 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 94,716 | -364 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 93,441 | -1,275 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 92,775 | -666 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 91,556 | -1,219 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 90,365 | -1,191 | -1.30% |
| 2017 | 89,537 | -828 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 89,247 | -290 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 87,854 | -1,393 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 85,155 | -2,699 | -3.07% |
| 2021 | 82,235 | -2,920 | -3.43% |
| 2022 | 82,895 | 660 | 0.80% |
| 2023 | 82,645 | -250 | -0.30% |
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Dougherty County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Dougherty County's population decreased by 1,395 (1.45%), 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, Dougherty County's population decreased by 9,366 (9.91%), 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, Dougherty County's population decreased by 2,510 (2.95%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Dougherty County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 82,645.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dougherty County's population peaked in year 2001 at 96,180.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dougherty County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 82,235.
Dougherty County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Dougherty County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Dougherty County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.84% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Dougherty County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Dougherty County population grew the most, with an increase of 660 people (a 0.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Dougherty County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,920 people (a 3.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Dougherty County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dougherty County's population increased by 410 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 660 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 250 (0.30%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Dougherty County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Dougherty County decreased by 10,796 (11.55%). The population was highest at 92,775 in the year 2014 and lowest at 82,235 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)