Iron County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Iron County decreased by 1,315. In this period, the peak population was 13,055 in the year 2000. 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 | 13,055 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,800 | -255 | -1.95% |
| 2002 | 12,648 | -152 | -1.19% |
| 2003 | 12,535 | -113 | -0.89% |
| 2004 | 12,302 | -233 | -1.86% |
| 2005 | 12,211 | -91 | -0.74% |
| 2006 | 12,040 | -171 | -1.40% |
| 2007 | 11,948 | -92 | -0.76% |
| 2008 | 11,821 | -127 | -1.06% |
| 2009 | 11,655 | -166 | -1.40% |
| 2010 | 11,811 | 156 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 11,767 | -44 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 11,569 | -198 | -1.68% |
| 2013 | 11,506 | -63 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 11,352 | -154 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 11,327 | -25 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 11,168 | -159 | -1.40% |
| 2017 | 11,112 | -56 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 11,094 | -18 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 11,053 | -41 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 11,634 | 581 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 11,610 | -24 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 11,705 | 95 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 11,740 | 35 | 0.30% |
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Iron County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Iron County's population decreased by 1,244 (9.53%), 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, Iron County's population decreased by 177 (1.50%), 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, Iron County's population increased by 106 (0.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Iron County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,740.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Iron County's population peaked in year 2000 at 13,055.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Iron County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 11,053.
Iron County, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Iron County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Iron County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Iron County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Iron County population grew the most, with an increase of 581 people (a 5.26% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Iron County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 255 people (a 1.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Iron County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Iron County's population increased by 130 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 95 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 35 (0.30%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Iron County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Iron County increased by 234 (2.03%). The population was highest at 11,740 in the year 2023 and lowest at 11,053 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)