Henderson County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Henderson County decreased by 715. In this period, the peak population was 46,436 in the year 2012. 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 | 44,834 | - | - |
| 2001 | 44,846 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2002 | 45,041 | 195 | 0.43% |
| 2003 | 45,128 | 87 | 0.19% |
| 2004 | 45,238 | 110 | 0.24% |
| 2005 | 45,353 | 115 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 45,410 | 57 | 0.13% |
| 2007 | 45,426 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2008 | 45,723 | 297 | 0.65% |
| 2009 | 45,656 | -67 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 46,263 | 607 | 1.33% |
| 2011 | 46,345 | 82 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 46,436 | 91 | 0.20% |
| 2013 | 46,362 | -74 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 46,396 | 34 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 46,376 | -20 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 46,254 | -122 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 45,915 | -339 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 45,566 | -349 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 45,276 | -290 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 44,678 | -598 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 44,418 | -260 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 44,032 | -386 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 44,119 | 87 | 0.20% |
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Henderson County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Henderson County's population increased by 1,429 (3.19%), 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, Henderson County's population decreased by 1,585 (3.43%), 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, Henderson County's population decreased by 559 (1.25%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Henderson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 44,119.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Henderson County's population peaked in year 2012 at 46,436.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Henderson County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 44,032.
Henderson County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Henderson County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Henderson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Henderson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.07% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Henderson County population grew the most, with an increase of 607 people (a 1.33% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Henderson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 598 people (a 1.32% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Henderson County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Henderson County's population decreased by 299 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 386 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 87 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Henderson County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Henderson County decreased by 2,243 (4.84%). The population was highest at 46,396 in the year 2014 and lowest at 44,032 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)