Jefferson Davis County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jefferson Davis County decreased by 2,880. In this period, the peak population was 13,849 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 | 13,849 | - | - |
| 2001 | 13,635 | -214 | -1.55% |
| 2002 | 13,425 | -210 | -1.54% |
| 2003 | 13,250 | -175 | -1.30% |
| 2004 | 12,953 | -297 | -2.24% |
| 2005 | 12,883 | -70 | -0.54% |
| 2006 | 12,953 | 70 | 0.54% |
| 2007 | 12,776 | -177 | -1.37% |
| 2008 | 12,667 | -109 | -0.85% |
| 2009 | 12,583 | -84 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 12,466 | -117 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 12,163 | -303 | -2.43% |
| 2012 | 12,065 | -98 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 11,945 | -120 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 11,815 | -130 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 11,633 | -182 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 11,455 | -178 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 11,285 | -170 | -1.48% |
| 2018 | 11,189 | -96 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 11,089 | -100 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 11,269 | 180 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 11,163 | -106 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 11,079 | -84 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 10,969 | -110 | -0.99% |
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Jefferson Davis County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Jefferson Davis County's population decreased by 1,383 (9.99%), 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 Davis County's population decreased by 1,197 (9.60%), 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 Davis County's population decreased by 300 (2.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Jefferson Davis County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,969.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jefferson Davis County's population peaked in year 2000 at 13,849.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Jefferson Davis County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 10,969.
Jefferson Davis County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Jefferson Davis County grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 21 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Jefferson Davis County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.90% per year. Overall the population shrank 20.80% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Jefferson Davis County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.90% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Jefferson Davis County population grew the most, with an increase of 180 people (a 1.62% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Jefferson Davis County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 303 people (a 2.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Jefferson Davis County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Jefferson Davis County's population decreased by 194 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 84 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 110 (0.99%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Jefferson Davis County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Jefferson Davis County decreased by 976 (8.17%). The population was highest at 11,815 in the year 2014 and lowest at 10,969 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)