Ector County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ector County increased by 43,828. In this period, the peak population was 166,204 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 | 120,666 | - | - |
| 2001 | 120,683 | 17 | 0.01% |
| 2002 | 121,962 | 1,279 | 1.06% |
| 2003 | 122,381 | 419 | 0.34% |
| 2004 | 123,672 | 1,291 | 1.05% |
| 2005 | 124,742 | 1,070 | 0.87% |
| 2006 | 126,664 | 1,922 | 1.54% |
| 2007 | 129,472 | 2,808 | 2.22% |
| 2008 | 131,891 | 2,419 | 1.87% |
| 2009 | 135,543 | 3,652 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 137,060 | 1,517 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 139,631 | 2,571 | 1.88% |
| 2012 | 144,472 | 4,841 | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 149,629 | 5,157 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 154,553 | 4,924 | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 159,859 | 5,306 | 3.43% |
| 2016 | 157,748 | -2,111 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 156,823 | -925 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 161,859 | 5,036 | 3.21% |
| 2019 | 166,204 | 4,345 | 2.68% |
| 2020 | 165,490 | -714 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 160,758 | -4,732 | -2.86% |
| 2022 | 161,057 | 299 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 164,494 | 3,437 | 2.13% |
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Ector County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ector County's population increased by 16,394 (13.59%), 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, Ector County's population increased by 28,430 (20.74%), 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, Ector County's population decreased by 996 (0.60%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ector County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 164,494.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ector County's population peaked in year 2019 at 166,204.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ector County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 120,666.
Ector County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ector County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ector County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.58% per year. Overall the population grew 36.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ector County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.58% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Ector County population grew the most, with an increase of 5,306 people (a 3.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Ector County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 4,732 people (a 2.86% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ector County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ector County's population increased by 3,736 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 299 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3,437 (2.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ector County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ector County increased by 14,865 (9.93%). The population was highest at 166,204 in the year 2019 and lowest at 154,553 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.97%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)