Estill County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Estill County decreased by 1,343. In this period, the peak population was 15,299 in the year 2001. 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 | 15,279 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,299 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 2002 | 15,231 | -68 | -0.44% |
| 2003 | 15,081 | -150 | -0.98% |
| 2004 | 15,011 | -70 | -0.46% |
| 2005 | 14,906 | -105 | -0.70% |
| 2006 | 14,941 | 35 | 0.23% |
| 2007 | 14,958 | 17 | 0.11% |
| 2008 | 14,957 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2009 | 14,902 | -55 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 14,722 | -180 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 14,662 | -60 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 14,512 | -150 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 14,492 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 14,451 | -41 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 14,381 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 14,332 | -49 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 14,186 | -146 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 14,164 | -22 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 14,143 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 14,161 | 18 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 14,086 | -75 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 14,024 | -62 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 13,936 | -88 | -0.63% |
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Estill County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Estill County's population decreased by 557 (3.65%), 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, Estill County's population decreased by 561 (3.81%), 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, Estill County's population decreased by 225 (1.59%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Estill County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,936.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Estill County's population peaked in year 2001 at 15,299.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Estill County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 13,936.
Estill County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Estill County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Estill County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.79% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Estill County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Estill County population grew the most, with an increase of 35 people (a 0.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Estill County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 180 people (a 1.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Estill County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Estill County's population decreased by 150 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 62 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 88 (0.63%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Estill County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Estill County decreased by 556 (3.84%). The population was highest at 14,451 in the year 2014 and lowest at 13,936 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.39%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)