Dubuque County, IA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dubuque County increased by 9,661. In this period, the peak population was 99,308 in the year 2020. 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 | 89,226 | - | - |
| 2001 | 88,988 | -238 | -0.27% |
| 2002 | 89,215 | 227 | 0.26% |
| 2003 | 90,126 | 911 | 1.02% |
| 2004 | 90,602 | 476 | 0.53% |
| 2005 | 90,914 | 312 | 0.34% |
| 2006 | 91,393 | 479 | 0.53% |
| 2007 | 92,266 | 873 | 0.96% |
| 2008 | 92,644 | 378 | 0.41% |
| 2009 | 93,065 | 421 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 93,933 | 868 | 0.93% |
| 2011 | 94,656 | 723 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 95,183 | 527 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 95,990 | 807 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 96,544 | 554 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 96,934 | 390 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 96,819 | -115 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 97,162 | 343 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 96,961 | -201 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 97,432 | 471 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 99,308 | 1,876 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 98,854 | -454 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 98,715 | -139 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 98,887 | 172 | 0.17% |
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Dubuque County, IA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Dubuque County's population increased by 4,707 (5.28%), 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, Dubuque County's population increased by 5,375 (5.72%), 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, Dubuque County's population decreased by 421 (0.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Dubuque County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 98,887.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dubuque County's population peaked in year 2020 at 99,308.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Dubuque County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 88,988.
Dubuque County, IA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Dubuque County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Dubuque County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.83% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Dubuque County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.47% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Dubuque County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,876 people (a 1.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Dubuque County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 454 people (a 0.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Dubuque County, IA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Dubuque County's population increased by 33 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 139 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 172 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Dubuque County, IA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Dubuque County increased by 2,897 (3.02%). The population was highest at 99,308 in the year 2020 and lowest at 96,544 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)