Knott County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Knott County decreased by 3,950. In this period, the peak population was 17,642 in the year 2002. 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 | 17,609 | - | - |
2001 | 17,511 | -98 | -0.56% |
2002 | 17,642 | 131 | 0.75% |
2003 | 17,557 | -85 | -0.48% |
2004 | 17,435 | -122 | -0.69% |
2005 | 17,512 | 77 | 0.44% |
2006 | 17,326 | -186 | -1.06% |
2007 | 17,200 | -126 | -0.73% |
2008 | 17,252 | 52 | 0.30% |
2009 | 17,249 | -3 | -0.02% |
2010 | 16,350 | -899 | -5.21% |
2011 | 16,306 | -44 | -0.27% |
2012 | 16,122 | -184 | -1.13% |
2013 | 16,090 | -32 | -0.20% |
2014 | 15,943 | -147 | -0.91% |
2015 | 15,681 | -262 | -1.64% |
2016 | 15,498 | -183 | -1.17% |
2017 | 15,243 | -255 | -1.65% |
2018 | 15,090 | -153 | -1.00% |
2019 | 14,861 | -229 | -1.52% |
2020 | 14,158 | -703 | -4.73% |
2021 | 14,032 | -126 | -0.89% |
2022 | 13,847 | -185 | -1.32% |
2023 | 13,659 | -188 | -1.36% |
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Knott County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Knott County's population decreased by 1,259 (7.15%), 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, Knott County's population decreased by 2,192 (13.41%), 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, Knott County's population decreased by 499 (3.52%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Knott County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,659.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Knott County's population peaked in year 2002 at 17,642.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Knott County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 13,659.
Knott County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Knott County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Knott County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.98% per year. Overall the population shrank 22.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Knott County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.98% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Knott County population grew the most, with an increase of 131 people (a 0.75% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Knott County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 899 people (a 5.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Knott County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Knott County's population decreased by 373 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 185 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 188 (1.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Knott County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Knott County decreased by 2,431 (15.11%). The population was highest at 15,943 in the year 2014 and lowest at 13,659 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)