Gilmer County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gilmer County increased by 90. In this period, the peak population was 8,760 in the year 2012. 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 | 7,164 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,087 | -77 | -1.07% |
| 2002 | 7,009 | -78 | -1.10% |
| 2003 | 7,035 | 26 | 0.37% |
| 2004 | 7,003 | -32 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 6,962 | -41 | -0.59% |
| 2006 | 6,959 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2007 | 6,943 | -16 | -0.23% |
| 2008 | 6,921 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2009 | 6,864 | -57 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 8,731 | 1,867 | 27.20% |
| 2011 | 8,754 | 23 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 8,760 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 8,635 | -125 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 8,511 | -124 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 8,315 | -196 | -2.30% |
| 2016 | 8,153 | -162 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 8,060 | -93 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 7,937 | -123 | -1.53% |
| 2019 | 7,888 | -49 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 7,396 | -492 | -6.24% |
| 2021 | 7,392 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 7,330 | -62 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 7,254 | -76 | -1.04% |
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Gilmer County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gilmer County's population increased by 1,567 (21.87%), 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, Gilmer County's population decreased by 1,335 (15.29%), 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, Gilmer County's population decreased by 142 (1.92%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gilmer County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 7,254.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gilmer County's population peaked in year 2012 at 8,760.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gilmer County's population was lowest in year 2009 at 6,864.
Gilmer County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gilmer County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gilmer County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.05% per year. Overall the population grew 1.26% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gilmer County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.05% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Gilmer County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,867 people (a 27.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Gilmer County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 492 people (a 6.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gilmer County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gilmer County's population decreased by 138 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 62 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 76 (1.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gilmer County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gilmer County decreased by 1,381 (15.99%). The population was highest at 8,511 in the year 2014 and lowest at 7,254 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.71%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)