Harrison County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Harrison County decreased by 3,909. In this period, the peak population was 69,309 in the year 2011. 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 | 68,548 | - | - |
| 2001 | 67,927 | -621 | -0.91% |
| 2002 | 67,943 | 16 | 0.02% |
| 2003 | 67,930 | -13 | -0.02% |
| 2004 | 68,216 | 286 | 0.42% |
| 2005 | 68,388 | 172 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 68,580 | 192 | 0.28% |
| 2007 | 68,422 | -158 | -0.23% |
| 2008 | 68,959 | 537 | 0.78% |
| 2009 | 69,240 | 281 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 69,244 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 69,309 | 65 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 69,113 | -196 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 68,935 | -178 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 68,702 | -233 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 68,573 | -129 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 68,392 | -181 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 67,951 | -441 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 67,547 | -404 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 67,339 | -208 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 65,838 | -1,501 | -2.23% |
| 2021 | 65,402 | -436 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 64,752 | -650 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 64,639 | -113 | -0.17% |
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Harrison County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Harrison County's population increased by 696 (1.02%), 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, Harrison County's population decreased by 3,406 (4.92%), 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, Harrison County's population decreased by 1,199 (1.82%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Harrison County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 64,639.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Harrison County's population peaked in year 2011 at 69,309.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Harrison County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 64,639.
Harrison County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Harrison County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Harrison County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Harrison County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.25% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Harrison County population grew the most, with an increase of 537 people (a 0.78% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Harrison County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,501 people (a 2.23% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Harrison County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Harrison County's population decreased by 763 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 650 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 113 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Harrison County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Harrison County decreased by 4,296 (6.23%). The population was highest at 68,702 in the year 2014 and lowest at 64,639 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.64%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)