Freeborn County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Freeborn County was 30,718, a 0.29% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Freeborn County's population was 30,808, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 30,902 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Freeborn County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Freeborn County decreased by 1,836. In this period, the peak population was 32,554 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 32,554 - -
2001 32,466 -88 -0.27%
2002 32,033 -433 -1.33%
2003 31,999 -34 -0.11%
2004 31,901 -98 -0.31%
2005 31,642 -259 -0.81%
2006 31,539 -103 -0.33%
2007 31,411 -128 -0.41%
2008 31,147 -264 -0.84%
2009 31,168 21 0.07%
2010 31,203 35 0.11%
2011 31,070 -133 -0.43%
2012 31,026 -44 -0.14%
2013 30,924 -102 -0.33%
2014 30,742 -182 -0.59%
2015 30,519 -223 -0.73%
2016 30,441 -78 -0.26%
2017 30,584 143 0.47%
2018 30,552 -32 -0.1%
2019 30,385 -167 -0.55%
2020 30,902 517 1.7%
2021 30,808 -94 -0.3%
2022 30,718 -90 -0.29%
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Freeborn County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Freeborn County's population decreased by 1,351 (4.15%), 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, Freeborn County's population decreased by 301 (0.96%), 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 Freeborn County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Freeborn County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 30,718. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Freeborn County's population peaked in year 2000 at 32,554.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Freeborn County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 30,385.

Freeborn County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Freeborn County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 18 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Freeborn County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.26% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.64% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Freeborn County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Freeborn County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.26% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 184. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Freeborn County's population grew the most with an increase of 517 (1.70%).

While from 2001 and 2002, Freeborn County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 433 (-1.33%).

Things to know

Is Freeborn County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Freeborn County's population decreased by 184 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 94 (0.30%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 90 (0.29%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Freeborn County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Freeborn County decreased by 206 (0.67%). The population was highest at 30,924 in the year 2013 and lowest at 30,385 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.10%.

References

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Freeborn County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County was 30,718, a 0.29% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Freeborn County population was 30,808, a decline of 0.30% compared to a population of 30,902 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Freeborn County decreased by 1,836. In this period, the peak population was 32,554 in the year 2000. 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).

Freeborn 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 Freeborn County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Freeborn 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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Margin of Error

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