Fitzgerald, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fitzgerald decreased by 39. In this period, the peak population was 9,152 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 | 8,981 | - | - |
| 2001 | 8,824 | -157 | -1.75% |
| 2002 | 8,732 | -92 | -1.04% |
| 2003 | 8,694 | -38 | -0.44% |
| 2004 | 8,733 | 39 | 0.45% |
| 2005 | 8,830 | 97 | 1.11% |
| 2006 | 9,017 | 187 | 2.12% |
| 2007 | 9,116 | 99 | 1.10% |
| 2008 | 9,122 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2009 | 9,081 | -41 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 9,152 | 71 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 9,131 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 9,137 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 9,051 | -86 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 9,052 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 8,995 | -57 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 8,926 | -69 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 8,810 | -116 | -1.30% |
| 2018 | 8,726 | -84 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 8,683 | -43 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 9,004 | 321 | 3.70% |
| 2021 | 8,963 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 8,899 | -64 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 8,942 | 43 | 0.48% |
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Fitzgerald, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fitzgerald's population increased by 171 (1.90%), 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, Fitzgerald's population decreased by 148 (1.62%), 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, Fitzgerald's population decreased by 62 (0.69%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fitzgerald's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,942.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fitzgerald's population peaked in year 2010 at 9,152.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fitzgerald's population was lowest in year 2019 at 8,683.
Fitzgerald, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fitzgerald grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fitzgerald had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fitzgerald annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.02% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fitzgerald population grew the most, with an increase of 321 people (a 3.70% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Fitzgerald population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 157 people (a 1.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fitzgerald, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fitzgerald's population decreased by 21 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 64 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 43 (0.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fitzgerald, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fitzgerald decreased by 109 (1.20%). The population was highest at 9,052 in the year 2014 and lowest at 8,683 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.11%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)