Effingham County, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Effingham County was 34,325, a 0.60% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Effingham County's population was 34,531, a decline of 0.47% compared to a population of 34,695 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Effingham County, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Effingham County increased by 77. In this period, the peak population was 34,695 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 34,248 - -
2001 34,378 130 0.38%
2002 34,364 -14 -0.04%
2003 34,527 163 0.47%
2004 34,652 125 0.36%
2005 34,548 -104 -0.3%
2006 34,497 -51 -0.15%
2007 34,428 -69 -0.2%
2008 34,435 7 0.02%
2009 34,560 125 0.36%
2010 34,222 -338 -0.98%
2011 34,268 46 0.13%
2012 34,270 2 0.01%
2013 34,213 -57 -0.17%
2014 34,115 -98 -0.29%
2015 34,200 85 0.25%
2016 34,184 -16 -0.05%
2017 34,165 -19 -0.06%
2018 34,233 68 0.2%
2019 34,109 -124 -0.36%
2020 34,695 586 1.72%
2021 34,531 -164 -0.47%
2022 34,325 -206 -0.6%
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Effingham County, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Effingham County's population decreased by 26 (0.08%), 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, Effingham County's population increased by 473 (1.38%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Effingham County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Effingham County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 34,325. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Effingham County's population peaked in year 2020 at 34,695.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Effingham County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 34,109.

Effingham County, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Effingham County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Effingham County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population grew 0.22% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Effingham County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Effingham County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.01% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 370. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Effingham County's population grew the most with an increase of 586 (1.72%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Effingham County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 338 (-0.98%).

Things to know

Is Effingham County, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Effingham County's population decreased by 370 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 164 (0.47%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 206 (0.60%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Effingham County, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Effingham County increased by 112 (0.33%). The population was highest at 34,695 in the year 2020 and lowest at 34,109 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.02%.

References

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Effingham County, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Effingham County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Effingham County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Effingham County was 34,325, a 0.60% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Effingham County population was 34,531, a decline of 0.47% compared to a population of 34,695 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Effingham County increased by 77. In this period, the peak population was 34,695 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Effingham County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Effingham County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Effingham County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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