Greenwood, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Greenwood decreased by 5,977. In this period, the peak population was 19,398 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 | 19,398 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,896 | -502 | -2.59% |
| 2002 | 18,593 | -303 | -1.60% |
| 2003 | 17,633 | -960 | -5.16% |
| 2004 | 18,385 | 752 | 4.26% |
| 2005 | 17,853 | -532 | -2.89% |
| 2006 | 17,494 | -359 | -2.01% |
| 2007 | 17,113 | -381 | -2.18% |
| 2008 | 17,112 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2009 | 16,834 | -278 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 16,153 | -681 | -4.05% |
| 2011 | 15,983 | -170 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 14,989 | -994 | -6.22% |
| 2013 | 14,926 | -63 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 14,790 | -136 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 14,557 | -233 | -1.58% |
| 2016 | 14,305 | -252 | -1.73% |
| 2017 | 14,023 | -282 | -1.97% |
| 2018 | 13,798 | -225 | -1.60% |
| 2019 | 13,585 | -213 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 14,415 | 830 | 6.11% |
| 2021 | 14,009 | -406 | -2.82% |
| 2022 | 13,588 | -421 | -3.01% |
| 2023 | 13,421 | -167 | -1.23% |
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Greenwood, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Greenwood's population decreased by 3,245 (16.73%), 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, Greenwood's population decreased by 1,738 (10.76%), 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, Greenwood's population decreased by 994 (6.90%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Greenwood's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,421.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Greenwood's population peaked in year 2000 at 19,398.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Greenwood's population was lowest in year 2023 at 13,421.
Greenwood, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Greenwood grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 21 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Greenwood had an average annual population growth rate of 1.34% per year. Overall the population shrank 30.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Greenwood annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.34% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Greenwood population grew the most, with an increase of 830 people (a 6.11% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Greenwood population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 994 people (a 6.22% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Greenwood, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Greenwood's population decreased by 588 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 421 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 167 (1.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Greenwood, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Greenwood decreased by 1,505 (10.08%). The population was highest at 14,790 in the year 2014 and lowest at 13,421 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)