Fayette County, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Fayette County was 21,305, a 0.66% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fayette County's population was 21,447, a decline of 0.17% compared to a population of 21,483 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Fayette County, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fayette County decreased by 519. In this period, the peak population was 22,385 in the year 2011. 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 21,824 - -
2001 21,572 -252 -1.15%
2002 21,560 -12 -0.06%
2003 21,182 -378 -1.75%
2004 20,710 -472 -2.23%
2005 21,279 569 2.75%
2006 21,227 -52 -0.24%
2007 21,101 -126 -0.59%
2008 21,092 -9 -0.04%
2009 21,049 -43 -0.2%
2010 22,140 1,091 5.18%
2011 22,385 245 1.11%
2012 22,167 -218 -0.97%
2013 22,201 34 0.15%
2014 22,088 -113 -0.51%
2015 22,048 -40 -0.18%
2016 21,579 -469 -2.13%
2017 21,537 -42 -0.19%
2018 21,380 -157 -0.73%
2019 21,332 -48 -0.22%
2020 21,483 151 0.71%
2021 21,447 -36 -0.17%
2022 21,305 -142 -0.66%
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Fayette County, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Fayette County's population increased by 316 (1.45%), 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, Fayette County's population decreased by 657 (2.97%), 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 Fayette County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fayette County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 21,305. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fayette County's population peaked in year 2011 at 22,385.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fayette County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 20,710.

Fayette County, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Fayette County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 17 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Fayette County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.11% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.38% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Fayette County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Fayette County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.11% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 178. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Fayette County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,091 (5.18%).

While from 2003 and 2004, Fayette County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 472 (-2.23%).

Things to know

Is Fayette County, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fayette County's population decreased by 178 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 36 (0.17%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 142 (0.66%) between 2021 and 2022.

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

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Fayette County decreased by 896 (4.04%). The population was highest at 22,201 in the year 2013 and lowest at 21,305 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.39%.

References

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

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County was 21,305, a 0.66% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fayette County population was 21,447, a decline of 0.17% compared to a population of 21,483 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fayette County decreased by 519. In this period, the peak population was 22,385 in the year 2011. 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).

Fayette 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 Fayette County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fayette 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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