George County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of George County increased by 6,332. In this period, the peak population was 25,619 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 | 19,287 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,571 | 284 | 1.47% |
| 2002 | 19,986 | 415 | 2.12% |
| 2003 | 20,407 | 421 | 2.11% |
| 2004 | 20,625 | 218 | 1.07% |
| 2005 | 21,059 | 434 | 2.10% |
| 2006 | 21,795 | 736 | 3.49% |
| 2007 | 22,233 | 438 | 2.01% |
| 2008 | 22,727 | 494 | 2.22% |
| 2009 | 22,885 | 158 | 0.70% |
| 2010 | 22,653 | -232 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 22,860 | 207 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 22,918 | 58 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 23,223 | 305 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 23,332 | 109 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 23,391 | 59 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 23,651 | 260 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 23,937 | 286 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 24,040 | 103 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 24,435 | 395 | 1.64% |
| 2020 | 24,364 | -71 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 24,788 | 424 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 25,199 | 411 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 25,619 | 420 | 1.67% |
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George County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, George County's population increased by 3,366 (17.45%), 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, George County's population increased by 1,711 (7.55%), 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, George County's population increased by 1,255 (5.15%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
George County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,619.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, George County's population peaked in year 2023 at 25,619.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, George County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 19,287.
George County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of George County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, George County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.43% per year. Overall the population grew 32.83% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
George County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.43% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 George County population grew the most, with an increase of 736 people (a 3.49% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 George County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 232 people (a 1.01% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is George County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, George County's population increased by 831 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 411 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 420 (1.67%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of George County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of George County increased by 2,396 (10.32%). The population was highest at 25,619 in the year 2023 and lowest at 23,332 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.99%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)