Fayette County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fayette County increased by 349. In this period, the peak population was 29,016 in the year 2010. 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 | 28,468 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,230 | -238 | -0.84% |
| 2002 | 28,236 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2003 | 28,259 | 23 | 0.08% |
| 2004 | 28,221 | -38 | -0.13% |
| 2005 | 28,385 | 164 | 0.58% |
| 2006 | 28,418 | 33 | 0.12% |
| 2007 | 28,469 | 51 | 0.18% |
| 2008 | 28,389 | -80 | -0.28% |
| 2009 | 28,356 | -33 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 29,016 | 660 | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 28,870 | -146 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 28,770 | -100 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 28,690 | -80 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 28,652 | -38 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 28,617 | -35 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 28,695 | 78 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 28,669 | -26 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 28,614 | -55 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 28,486 | -128 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 28,975 | 489 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 28,934 | -41 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 28,832 | -102 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 28,817 | -15 | -0.05% |
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Fayette County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fayette County's population increased by 548 (1.92%), 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 41 (0.14%), 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, Fayette County's population decreased by 158 (0.55%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fayette County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 28,817.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fayette County's population peaked in year 2010 at 29,016.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fayette County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 28,221.
Fayette County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fayette County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fayette County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.05% per year. Overall the population grew 1.23% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fayette County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.05% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Fayette County population grew the most, with an increase of 660 people (a 2.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Fayette County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 238 people (a 0.84% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fayette County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fayette County's population decreased by 117 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 102 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 15 (0.05%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fayette County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fayette County increased by 127 (0.44%). The population was highest at 28,975 in the year 2020 and lowest at 28,486 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.05%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)