Hancock County, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hancock County increased by 173. In this period, the peak population was 6,956 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 | 6,783 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,795 | 12 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 6,765 | -30 | -0.44% |
| 2003 | 6,645 | -120 | -1.77% |
| 2004 | 6,675 | 30 | 0.45% |
| 2005 | 6,723 | 48 | 0.72% |
| 2006 | 6,632 | -91 | -1.35% |
| 2007 | 6,699 | 67 | 1.01% |
| 2008 | 6,631 | -68 | -1.02% |
| 2009 | 6,618 | -13 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 6,796 | 178 | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 6,706 | -90 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 6,656 | -50 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 6,621 | -35 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 6,619 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 6,577 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 6,596 | 19 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 6,592 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 6,552 | -40 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 6,605 | 53 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 6,627 | 22 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 6,794 | 167 | 2.52% |
| 2022 | 6,846 | 52 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 6,956 | 110 | 1.61% |
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Hancock County, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hancock County's population increased by 13 (0.19%), 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 169 (2.49%), 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 increased by 329 (4.96%).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 6,956.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hancock County's population peaked in year 2023 at 6,956.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hancock County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 6,552.
Hancock County, TN 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 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hancock County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.11% per year. Overall the population grew 2.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hancock County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.11% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Hancock County population grew the most, with an increase of 178 people (a 2.69% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Hancock County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 120 people (a 1.77% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hancock County, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hancock County's population increased by 162 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 52 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 110 (1.61%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hancock County, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hancock County increased by 335 (5.06%). The population was highest at 6,956 in the year 2023 and lowest at 6,552 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.50%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)