Lawrence County, MO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lawrence County increased by 3,553. In this period, the peak population was 38,872 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35,319 | - | - |
| 2001 | 35,574 | 255 | 0.72% |
| 2002 | 36,079 | 505 | 1.42% |
| 2003 | 36,219 | 140 | 0.39% |
| 2004 | 36,506 | 287 | 0.79% |
| 2005 | 37,034 | 528 | 1.45% |
| 2006 | 37,333 | 299 | 0.81% |
| 2007 | 37,794 | 461 | 1.23% |
| 2008 | 37,896 | 102 | 0.27% |
| 2009 | 37,951 | 55 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 38,590 | 639 | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 38,502 | -88 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 38,384 | -118 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 38,109 | -275 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 37,917 | -192 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 37,999 | 82 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 38,201 | 202 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 38,271 | 70 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 38,271 | - | - |
| 2019 | 38,288 | 17 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 38,000 | -288 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 38,268 | 268 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 38,689 | 421 | 1.10% |
| 2023 | 38,872 | 183 | 0.47% |
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Lawrence County, MO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lawrence County's population increased by 3,271 (9.26%), 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, Lawrence County's population decreased by 590 (1.53%), 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, Lawrence County's population increased by 872 (2.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lawrence County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 38,872.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lawrence County's population peaked in year 2023 at 38,872.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lawrence County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 35,319.
Lawrence County, MO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lawrence County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lawrence County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population grew 10.06% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lawrence County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Lawrence County population grew the most, with an increase of 639 people (a 1.68% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Lawrence County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 288 people (a 0.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lawrence County, MO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lawrence County's population increased by 604 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 421 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 183 (0.47%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lawrence County, MO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lawrence County increased by 763 (2%). The population was highest at 38,872 in the year 2023 and lowest at 37,917 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.20%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)