Howard County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Howard County decreased by 2,910. In this period, the peak population was 37,114 in the year 2015. 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 | 33,464 | - | - |
| 2001 | 33,085 | -379 | -1.13% |
| 2002 | 33,095 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2003 | 32,814 | -281 | -0.85% |
| 2004 | 32,625 | -189 | -0.58% |
| 2005 | 32,301 | -324 | -0.99% |
| 2006 | 32,145 | -156 | -0.48% |
| 2007 | 32,435 | 290 | 0.90% |
| 2008 | 32,790 | 355 | 1.09% |
| 2009 | 33,055 | 265 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 34,983 | 1,928 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 34,967 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 35,485 | 518 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 36,170 | 685 | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 36,513 | 343 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 37,114 | 601 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 36,202 | -912 | -2.46% |
| 2017 | 35,778 | -424 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 35,813 | 35 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 36,732 | 919 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 34,816 | -1,916 | -5.22% |
| 2021 | 34,365 | -451 | -1.30% |
| 2022 | 30,732 | -3,633 | -10.57% |
| 2023 | 30,554 | -178 | -0.58% |
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Howard County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Howard County's population increased by 1,519 (4.54%), 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, Howard County's population decreased by 167 (0.48%), 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, Howard County's population decreased by 4,262 (12.24%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Howard County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,554.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Howard County's population peaked in year 2015 at 37,114.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Howard County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 30,554.
Howard County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Howard County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Howard County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.38% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Howard County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.38% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Howard County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,928 people (a 5.83% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Howard County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,633 people (a 10.57% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Howard County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Howard County's population decreased by 3,811 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 3,633 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 178 (0.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Howard County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Howard County decreased by 5,616 (15.53%). The population was highest at 37,114 in the year 2015 and lowest at 30,554 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.60%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)