Hardy County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Hardy County increased by 1,594. In this period, the peak population was 14,251 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 | 12,657 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,764 | 107 | 0.85% |
| 2002 | 12,813 | 49 | 0.38% |
| 2003 | 13,051 | 238 | 1.86% |
| 2004 | 13,210 | 159 | 1.22% |
| 2005 | 13,386 | 176 | 1.33% |
| 2006 | 13,438 | 52 | 0.39% |
| 2007 | 13,604 | 166 | 1.24% |
| 2008 | 13,562 | -42 | -0.31% |
| 2009 | 13,622 | 60 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 14,044 | 422 | 3.10% |
| 2011 | 13,967 | -77 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 13,857 | -110 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 13,977 | 120 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 13,964 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 13,833 | -131 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 13,837 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 13,859 | 22 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 13,789 | -70 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 13,825 | 36 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 14,239 | 414 | 2.99% |
| 2021 | 14,143 | -96 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 14,168 | 25 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 14,251 | 83 | 0.59% |
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Hardy County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Hardy County's population increased by 1,387 (10.96%), 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, Hardy County's population increased by 195 (1.39%), 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, Hardy County's population increased by 12 (0.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Hardy County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,251.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hardy County's population peaked in year 2023 at 14,251.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Hardy County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 12,657.
Hardy County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Hardy County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Hardy County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population grew 12.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Hardy County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Hardy County population grew the most, with an increase of 422 people (a 3.10% year-on-year increase)..
From 2014 to 2015 Hardy County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 131 people (a 0.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Hardy County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hardy County's population increased by 108 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 25 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 83 (0.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Hardy County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Hardy County increased by 274 (1.96%). The population was highest at 14,251 in the year 2023 and lowest at 13,789 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)