Fountain County, IN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fountain County decreased by 1,175. In this period, the peak population was 17,906 in the year 2000. 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 | 17,906 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,707 | -199 | -1.11% |
| 2002 | 17,751 | 44 | 0.25% |
| 2003 | 17,635 | -116 | -0.65% |
| 2004 | 17,450 | -185 | -1.05% |
| 2005 | 17,276 | -174 | -1.00% |
| 2006 | 17,271 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2007 | 17,181 | -90 | -0.52% |
| 2008 | 17,107 | -74 | -0.43% |
| 2009 | 16,904 | -203 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 17,280 | 376 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 17,161 | -119 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 17,123 | -38 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 16,886 | -237 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 16,697 | -189 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 16,543 | -154 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 16,464 | -79 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 16,442 | -22 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 16,439 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 16,425 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 16,492 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 16,480 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 16,620 | 140 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 16,731 | 111 | 0.67% |
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Fountain County, IN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fountain County's population decreased by 626 (3.50%), 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, Fountain County's population decreased by 788 (4.56%), 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, Fountain County's population increased by 239 (1.45%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fountain County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,731.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fountain County's population peaked in year 2000 at 17,906.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fountain County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 16,425.
Fountain County, IN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fountain County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fountain County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fountain County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Fountain County population grew the most, with an increase of 376 people (a 2.22% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Fountain County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 237 people (a 1.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fountain County, IN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fountain County's population increased by 251 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 140 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 111 (0.67%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fountain County, IN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fountain County decreased by 155 (0.92%). The population was highest at 16,731 in the year 2023 and lowest at 16,425 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.09%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)