Lamb County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lamb County decreased by 1,940. In this period, the peak population was 14,651 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 | 14,651 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,508 | -143 | -0.98% |
| 2002 | 14,552 | 44 | 0.30% |
| 2003 | 14,518 | -34 | -0.23% |
| 2004 | 14,379 | -139 | -0.96% |
| 2005 | 14,330 | -49 | -0.34% |
| 2006 | 14,034 | -296 | -2.07% |
| 2007 | 13,911 | -123 | -0.88% |
| 2008 | 13,630 | -281 | -2.02% |
| 2009 | 13,342 | -288 | -2.11% |
| 2010 | 13,995 | 653 | 4.89% |
| 2011 | 14,064 | 69 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 13,870 | -194 | -1.38% |
| 2013 | 13,671 | -199 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 13,491 | -180 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 13,267 | -224 | -1.66% |
| 2016 | 13,205 | -62 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 13,186 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 13,087 | -99 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 12,904 | -183 | -1.40% |
| 2020 | 13,011 | 107 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 12,909 | -102 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 12,786 | -123 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 12,711 | -75 | -0.59% |
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Lamb County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lamb County's population decreased by 656 (4.48%), 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, Lamb County's population decreased by 984 (7.03%), 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, Lamb County's population decreased by 300 (2.31%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lamb County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,711.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lamb County's population peaked in year 2000 at 14,651.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lamb County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 12,711.
Lamb County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lamb County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lamb County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.58% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lamb County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.58% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Lamb County population grew the most, with an increase of 653 people (a 4.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Lamb County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 296 people (a 2.07% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lamb County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lamb County's population decreased by 198 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 123 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 75 (0.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lamb County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lamb County decreased by 960 (7.02%). The population was highest at 13,491 in the year 2014 and lowest at 12,711 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.72%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)