Jefferson County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jefferson County decreased by 51. In this period, the peak population was 256,133 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 | 251,547 | - | - |
| 2001 | 249,356 | -2,191 | -0.87% |
| 2002 | 248,681 | -675 | -0.27% |
| 2003 | 247,992 | -689 | -0.28% |
| 2004 | 247,738 | -254 | -0.10% |
| 2005 | 247,233 | -505 | -0.20% |
| 2006 | 241,647 | -5,586 | -2.26% |
| 2007 | 242,564 | 917 | 0.38% |
| 2008 | 243,573 | 1,009 | 0.42% |
| 2009 | 244,675 | 1,102 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 252,457 | 7,782 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 253,500 | 1,043 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 251,617 | -1,883 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 253,091 | 1,474 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 252,896 | -195 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 255,115 | 2,219 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 255,696 | 581 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 255,889 | 193 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 252,655 | -3,234 | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 251,315 | -1,340 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 256,133 | 4,818 | 1.92% |
| 2021 | 253,727 | -2,406 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 251,601 | -2,126 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 251,496 | -105 | -0.04% |
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Jefferson County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jefferson County's population increased by 910 (0.36%), 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, Jefferson County's population increased by 3,676 (1.46%), 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, Jefferson County's population decreased by 4,637 (1.81%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jefferson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 251,496.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jefferson County's population peaked in year 2020 at 256,133.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jefferson County's population was lowest in year 2006 at 241,647.
Jefferson County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jefferson County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jefferson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.02% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jefferson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Jefferson County population grew the most, with an increase of 7,782 people (a 3.18% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Jefferson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 5,586 people (a 2.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jefferson County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jefferson County's population decreased by 2,231 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 2,126 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 105 (0.04%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jefferson County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jefferson County decreased by 1,595 (0.63%). The population was highest at 256,133 in the year 2020 and lowest at 251,315 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)