Douglas County, SD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Douglas County decreased by 599. In this period, the peak population was 3,437 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 | 3,437 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,415 | -22 | -0.64% |
| 2002 | 3,343 | -72 | -2.11% |
| 2003 | 3,285 | -58 | -1.73% |
| 2004 | 3,265 | -20 | -0.61% |
| 2005 | 3,225 | -40 | -1.23% |
| 2006 | 3,108 | -117 | -3.63% |
| 2007 | 3,052 | -56 | -1.80% |
| 2008 | 2,974 | -78 | -2.56% |
| 2009 | 2,981 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 2,991 | 10 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,970 | -21 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 2,944 | -26 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 2,969 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 2,924 | -45 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | 23 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 2,911 | -36 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 2,914 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 2,919 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 2,911 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,834 | -77 | -2.65% |
| 2021 | 2,811 | -23 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 2,787 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 2,838 | 51 | 1.83% |
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Douglas County, SD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Douglas County's population decreased by 446 (12.98%), 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, Douglas County's population decreased by 157 (5.25%), 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, Douglas County's population increased by 4 (0.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Douglas County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,838.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Douglas County's population peaked in year 2000 at 3,437.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Douglas County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 2,787.
Douglas County, SD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Douglas County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Douglas County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.76% per year. Overall the population shrank 17.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Douglas County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.76% per year.
From 2022 to 2023 Douglas County population grew the most, with an increase of 51 people (a 1.83% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Douglas County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 117 people (a 3.63% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Douglas County, SD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Douglas County's population increased by 27 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 24 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 51 (1.83%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Douglas County, SD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Douglas County decreased by 131 (4.41%). The population was highest at 2,947 in the year 2015 and lowest at 2,787 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.44%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)