Ionia County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ionia County increased by 4,556. In this period, the peak population was 66,870 in the year 2020. 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 | 61,706 | - | - |
| 2001 | 61,978 | 272 | 0.44% |
| 2002 | 63,052 | 1,074 | 1.73% |
| 2003 | 63,449 | 397 | 0.63% |
| 2004 | 64,104 | 655 | 1.03% |
| 2005 | 64,168 | 64 | 0.10% |
| 2006 | 64,446 | 278 | 0.43% |
| 2007 | 64,359 | -87 | -0.13% |
| 2008 | 64,212 | -147 | -0.23% |
| 2009 | 62,794 | -1,418 | -2.21% |
| 2010 | 63,847 | 1,053 | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 63,865 | 18 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 63,890 | 25 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 64,001 | 111 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 64,246 | 245 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 64,073 | -173 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 64,215 | 142 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 64,293 | 78 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 64,290 | -3 | -0.00% |
| 2019 | 64,654 | 364 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 66,870 | 2,216 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 66,823 | -47 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 66,836 | 13 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 66,262 | -574 | -0.86% |
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Ionia County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ionia County's population increased by 2,141 (3.47%), 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, Ionia County's population increased by 3,023 (4.73%), 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, Ionia County's population decreased by 608 (0.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ionia County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 66,262.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ionia County's population peaked in year 2020 at 66,870.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ionia County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 61,706.
Ionia County, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ionia County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ionia County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ionia County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.32% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Ionia County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,216 people (a 3.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Ionia County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,418 people (a 2.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ionia County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ionia County's population decreased by 561 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 13 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 574 (0.86%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ionia County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ionia County increased by 2,261 (3.53%). The population was highest at 66,870 in the year 2020 and lowest at 64,073 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)