Lafayette County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lafayette County increased by 1,073. In this period, the peak population was 8,860 in the year 2014. 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 | 7,005 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,108 | 103 | 1.47% |
| 2002 | 7,198 | 90 | 1.27% |
| 2003 | 7,225 | 27 | 0.38% |
| 2004 | 7,449 | 224 | 3.10% |
| 2005 | 7,894 | 445 | 5.97% |
| 2006 | 8,050 | 156 | 1.98% |
| 2007 | 8,059 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2008 | 8,077 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2009 | 8,004 | -73 | -0.90% |
| 2010 | 8,809 | 805 | 10.06% |
| 2011 | 8,801 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 8,791 | -10 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 8,819 | 28 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 8,860 | 41 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 8,722 | -138 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 8,760 | 38 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 8,603 | -157 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | 8,649 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 8,384 | -265 | -3.06% |
| 2020 | 8,218 | -166 | -1.98% |
| 2021 | 7,952 | -266 | -3.24% |
| 2022 | 7,777 | -175 | -2.20% |
| 2023 | 8,078 | 301 | 3.87% |
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Lafayette County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lafayette County's population increased by 1,804 (25.75%), 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, Lafayette County's population decreased by 591 (6.71%), 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, Lafayette County's population decreased by 140 (1.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lafayette County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,078.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lafayette County's population peaked in year 2014 at 8,860.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lafayette County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 7,005.
Lafayette County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lafayette County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lafayette County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.67% per year. Overall the population grew 15.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lafayette County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.67% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Lafayette County population grew the most, with an increase of 805 people (a 10.06% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Lafayette County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 266 people (a 3.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lafayette County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lafayette County's population increased by 126 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 175 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 301 (3.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lafayette County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lafayette County decreased by 741 (8.40%). The population was highest at 8,860 in the year 2014 and lowest at 7,777 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)