Hancock County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hancock County decreased by 2,923. In this period, the peak population was 20,109 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 | 20,109 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,974 | -135 | -0.67% |
| 2002 | 19,642 | -332 | -1.66% |
| 2003 | 19,464 | -178 | -0.91% |
| 2004 | 19,307 | -157 | -0.81% |
| 2005 | 19,149 | -158 | -0.82% |
| 2006 | 19,017 | -132 | -0.69% |
| 2007 | 18,902 | -115 | -0.60% |
| 2008 | 18,673 | -229 | -1.21% |
| 2009 | 18,496 | -177 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 19,091 | 595 | 3.22% |
| 2011 | 18,999 | -92 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 18,830 | -169 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 18,545 | -285 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 18,326 | -219 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 18,217 | -109 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 18,206 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 17,959 | -247 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 17,815 | -144 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 17,700 | -115 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 17,543 | -157 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 17,376 | -167 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 17,254 | -122 | -0.70% |
| 2023 | 17,186 | -68 | -0.39% |
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Hancock County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hancock County's population decreased by 1,018 (5.06%), 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, Hancock County's population decreased by 1,548 (8.11%), 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, Hancock County's population decreased by 357 (2.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Hancock County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,186.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hancock County's population peaked in year 2000 at 20,109.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hancock County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 17,186.
Hancock County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Hancock County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hancock County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.63% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.54% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hancock County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.63% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Hancock County population grew the most, with an increase of 595 people (a 3.22% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Hancock County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 332 people (a 1.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hancock County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hancock County's population decreased by 190 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 122 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 68 (0.39%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hancock County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hancock County decreased by 1,359 (7.33%). The population was highest at 18,326 in the year 2014 and lowest at 17,186 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.76%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)