Hardin County, IA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hardin County decreased by 2,336. In this period, the peak population was 18,799 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 | 18,799 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,641 | -158 | -0.84% |
| 2002 | 18,427 | -214 | -1.15% |
| 2003 | 18,249 | -178 | -0.97% |
| 2004 | 18,057 | -192 | -1.05% |
| 2005 | 17,838 | -219 | -1.21% |
| 2006 | 17,720 | -118 | -0.66% |
| 2007 | 17,585 | -135 | -0.76% |
| 2008 | 17,441 | -144 | -0.82% |
| 2009 | 17,256 | -185 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 17,543 | 287 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 17,376 | -167 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 17,360 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 17,390 | 30 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 17,338 | -52 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 17,257 | -81 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 17,193 | -64 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 17,076 | -117 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 16,965 | -111 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 16,809 | -156 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 16,828 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 16,702 | -126 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 16,614 | -88 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 16,463 | -151 | -0.91% |
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Hardin County, IA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hardin County's population decreased by 1,256 (6.68%), 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, Hardin County's population decreased by 715 (4.08%), 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, Hardin County's population decreased by 365 (2.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Hardin County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,463.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hardin County's population peaked in year 2000 at 18,799.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hardin County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 16,463.
Hardin County, IA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Hardin County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hardin County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hardin County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Hardin County population grew the most, with an increase of 287 people (a 1.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Hardin County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 219 people (a 1.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hardin County, IA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hardin County's population decreased by 239 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 88 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 151 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hardin County, IA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hardin County decreased by 927 (5.33%). The population was highest at 17,338 in the year 2014 and lowest at 16,463 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.55%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)