Edwards County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Edwards County decreased by 962. In this period, the peak population was 6,930 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 | 6,930 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,826 | -104 | -1.50% |
| 2002 | 6,782 | -44 | -0.64% |
| 2003 | 6,789 | 7 | 0.10% |
| 2004 | 6,711 | -78 | -1.15% |
| 2005 | 6,660 | -51 | -0.76% |
| 2006 | 6,538 | -122 | -1.83% |
| 2007 | 6,550 | 12 | 0.18% |
| 2008 | 6,512 | -38 | -0.58% |
| 2009 | 6,454 | -58 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 6,739 | 285 | 4.42% |
| 2011 | 6,674 | -65 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 6,725 | 51 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 6,691 | -34 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 6,631 | -60 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 6,514 | -117 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 6,546 | 32 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 6,455 | -91 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 6,393 | -62 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 6,405 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 6,208 | -197 | -3.08% |
| 2021 | 6,084 | -124 | -2.00% |
| 2022 | 6,058 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 5,968 | -90 | -1.49% |
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Edwards County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Edwards County's population decreased by 191 (2.76%), 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, Edwards County's population decreased by 531 (7.88%), 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, Edwards County's population decreased by 240 (3.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Edwards County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,968.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Edwards County's population peaked in year 2000 at 6,930.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Edwards County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 5,968.
Edwards County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Edwards County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Edwards County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.88% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Edwards County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Edwards County population grew the most, with an increase of 285 people (a 4.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Edwards County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 197 people (a 3.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Edwards County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Edwards County's population decreased by 116 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 26 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 90 (1.49%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Edwards County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Edwards County decreased by 723 (10.81%). The population was highest at 6,631 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,968 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.13%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)