Houston County, MN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Houston County decreased by 1,136. In this period, the peak population was 19,885 in the year 2001. 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 | 19,718 | - | - |
| 2001 | 19,885 | 167 | 0.85% |
| 2002 | 19,840 | -45 | -0.23% |
| 2003 | 19,804 | -36 | -0.18% |
| 2004 | 19,701 | -103 | -0.52% |
| 2005 | 19,721 | 20 | 0.10% |
| 2006 | 19,679 | -42 | -0.21% |
| 2007 | 19,593 | -86 | -0.44% |
| 2008 | 19,381 | -212 | -1.08% |
| 2009 | 19,295 | -86 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 19,027 | -268 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 18,877 | -150 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 18,766 | -111 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 18,780 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 18,707 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 18,695 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 18,740 | 45 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 18,705 | -35 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 18,608 | -97 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 18,667 | 59 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 18,849 | 182 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 18,819 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 18,727 | -92 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 18,582 | -145 | -0.77% |
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Houston County, MN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Houston County's population decreased by 691 (3.50%), 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, Houston County's population decreased by 178 (0.94%), 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, Houston County's population decreased by 267 (1.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Houston County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,582.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Houston County's population peaked in year 2001 at 19,885.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Houston County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 18,582.
Houston County, MN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Houston County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Houston County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.76% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Houston County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.25% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Houston County population grew the most, with an increase of 182 people (a 0.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Houston County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 268 people (a 1.39% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Houston County, MN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Houston County's population decreased by 237 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 92 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 145 (0.77%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Houston County, MN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Houston County decreased by 198 (1.05%). The population was highest at 18,849 in the year 2020 and lowest at 18,582 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)