Guernsey County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Guernsey County decreased by 2,721. In this period, the peak population was 41,191 in the year 2003. 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 | 40,810 | - | - |
| 2001 | 40,885 | 75 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 41,046 | 161 | 0.39% |
| 2003 | 41,191 | 145 | 0.35% |
| 2004 | 41,029 | -162 | -0.39% |
| 2005 | 40,822 | -207 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 40,668 | -154 | -0.38% |
| 2007 | 40,605 | -63 | -0.15% |
| 2008 | 40,421 | -184 | -0.45% |
| 2009 | 40,313 | -108 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 40,152 | -161 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 39,915 | -237 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 39,886 | -29 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 39,716 | -170 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 39,699 | -17 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 39,402 | -297 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 39,237 | -165 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 39,077 | -160 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 39,011 | -66 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 38,876 | -135 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 38,423 | -453 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 38,287 | -136 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 38,060 | -227 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 38,089 | 29 | 0.08% |
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Guernsey County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Guernsey County's population decreased by 658 (1.61%), 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, Guernsey County's population decreased by 1,729 (4.31%), 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, Guernsey County's population decreased by 334 (0.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Guernsey County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 38,089.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Guernsey County's population peaked in year 2003 at 41,191.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Guernsey County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 38,060.
Guernsey County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Guernsey County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Guernsey County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.67% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Guernsey County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Guernsey County population grew the most, with an increase of 161 people (a 0.39% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Guernsey County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 453 people (a 1.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Guernsey County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Guernsey County's population decreased by 198 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 227 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 29 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Guernsey County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Guernsey County decreased by 1,627 (4.10%). The population was highest at 39,699 in the year 2014 and lowest at 38,060 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)