Knox County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Knox County decreased by 1,981. In this period, the peak population was 32,912 in the year 2009. 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 | 31,775 | - | - |
| 2001 | 31,552 | -223 | -0.70% |
| 2002 | 31,527 | -25 | -0.08% |
| 2003 | 31,723 | 196 | 0.62% |
| 2004 | 31,827 | 104 | 0.33% |
| 2005 | 32,138 | 311 | 0.98% |
| 2006 | 32,275 | 137 | 0.43% |
| 2007 | 32,451 | 176 | 0.55% |
| 2008 | 32,636 | 185 | 0.57% |
| 2009 | 32,912 | 276 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 31,846 | -1,066 | -3.24% |
| 2011 | 31,875 | 29 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 31,493 | -382 | -1.20% |
| 2013 | 31,637 | 144 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 31,542 | -95 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 31,467 | -75 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 31,481 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 31,461 | -20 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 31,326 | -135 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 31,151 | -175 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 30,185 | -966 | -3.10% |
| 2021 | 30,025 | -160 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 29,773 | -252 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 29,794 | 21 | 0.07% |
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Knox County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Knox County's population increased by 71 (0.22%), 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, Knox County's population decreased by 1,661 (5.22%), 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, Knox County's population decreased by 391 (1.30%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Knox County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 29,794.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Knox County's population peaked in year 2009 at 32,912.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Knox County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 29,773.
Knox County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Knox County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Knox County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.27% per year. Overall the population shrank 6.23% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Knox County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.27% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Knox County population grew the most, with an increase of 311 people (a 0.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Knox County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,066 people (a 3.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Knox County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Knox County's population decreased by 231 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 252 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 21 (0.07%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Knox County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Knox County decreased by 1,843 (5.83%). The population was highest at 31,542 in the year 2014 and lowest at 29,773 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.59%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)