Island County, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Island County increased by 14,344. In this period, the peak population was 87,566 in the year 2021. 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 | 71,923 | - | - |
| 2001 | 74,119 | 2,196 | 3.05% |
| 2002 | 75,280 | 1,161 | 1.57% |
| 2003 | 75,309 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2004 | 78,519 | 3,210 | 4.26% |
| 2005 | 78,663 | 144 | 0.18% |
| 2006 | 80,417 | 1,754 | 2.23% |
| 2007 | 80,219 | -198 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 80,054 | -165 | -0.21% |
| 2009 | 80,123 | 69 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 78,700 | -1,423 | -1.78% |
| 2011 | 78,970 | 270 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 79,086 | 116 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 78,266 | -820 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 78,777 | 511 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 80,135 | 1,358 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 81,826 | 1,691 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 83,362 | 1,536 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 84,391 | 1,029 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 85,344 | 953 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 86,998 | 1,654 | 1.94% |
| 2021 | 87,566 | 568 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 86,682 | -884 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 86,267 | -415 | -0.48% |
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Island County, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Island County's population increased by 6,777 (9.42%), 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, Island County's population increased by 8,298 (10.54%), 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, Island County's population decreased by 731 (0.84%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Island County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 86,267.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Island County's population peaked in year 2021 at 87,566.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Island County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 71,923.
Island County, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Island County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Island County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.87% per year. Overall the population grew 19.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Island County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.87% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Island County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,210 people (a 4.26% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Island County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,423 people (a 1.78% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Island County, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Island County's population decreased by 1,299 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 884 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 415 (0.48%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Island County, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Island County increased by 8,001 (10.22%). The population was highest at 87,566 in the year 2021 and lowest at 78,777 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.98%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)