Garrard County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Garrard County increased by 2,984. In this period, the peak population was 17,829 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14,845 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,117 | 272 | 1.83% |
| 2002 | 15,560 | 443 | 2.93% |
| 2003 | 15,872 | 312 | 2.01% |
| 2004 | 16,049 | 177 | 1.12% |
| 2005 | 16,451 | 402 | 2.50% |
| 2006 | 16,756 | 305 | 1.85% |
| 2007 | 17,075 | 319 | 1.90% |
| 2008 | 17,117 | 42 | 0.25% |
| 2009 | 17,133 | 16 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 16,942 | -191 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 16,869 | -73 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 17,008 | 139 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 16,995 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 16,975 | -20 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 17,212 | 237 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 17,388 | 176 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 17,452 | 64 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 17,528 | 76 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 17,684 | 156 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 16,963 | -721 | -4.08% |
| 2021 | 17,366 | 403 | 2.38% |
| 2022 | 17,566 | 200 | 1.15% |
| 2023 | 17,829 | 263 | 1.50% |
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Garrard County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Garrard County's population increased by 2,097 (14.13%), 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, Garrard County's population increased by 21 (0.12%), 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, Garrard County's population increased by 866 (5.11%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Garrard County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,829.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Garrard County's population peaked in year 2023 at 17,829.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Garrard County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,845.
Garrard County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Garrard County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Garrard County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.87% per year. Overall the population grew 20.10% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Garrard County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.87% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Garrard County population grew the most, with an increase of 443 people (a 2.93% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Garrard County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 721 people (a 4.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Garrard County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Garrard County's population increased by 463 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 200 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 263 (1.50%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Garrard County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Garrard County increased by 834 (4.91%). The population was highest at 17,829 in the year 2023 and lowest at 16,963 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)