Leon County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Leon County increased by 56,449. In this period, the peak population was 297,282 in the year 2022. 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 | 240,464 | - | - |
| 2001 | 241,985 | 1,521 | 0.63% |
| 2002 | 244,313 | 2,328 | 0.96% |
| 2003 | 248,954 | 4,641 | 1.90% |
| 2004 | 251,956 | 3,002 | 1.21% |
| 2005 | 255,333 | 3,377 | 1.34% |
| 2006 | 259,585 | 4,252 | 1.67% |
| 2007 | 264,078 | 4,493 | 1.73% |
| 2008 | 265,980 | 1,902 | 0.72% |
| 2009 | 267,355 | 1,375 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 275,981 | 8,626 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 278,420 | 2,439 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 283,707 | 5,287 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 282,006 | -1,701 | -0.60% |
| 2014 | 283,923 | 1,917 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 286,098 | 2,175 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 286,960 | 862 | 0.30% |
| 2017 | 291,125 | 4,165 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 291,905 | 780 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 293,866 | 1,961 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 293,955 | 89 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 296,007 | 2,052 | 0.70% |
| 2022 | 297,282 | 1,275 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 296,913 | -369 | -0.12% |
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Leon County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Leon County's population increased by 35,517 (14.77%), 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, Leon County's population increased by 17,974 (6.51%), 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, Leon County's population increased by 2,958 (1.01%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Leon County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 296,913.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Leon County's population peaked in year 2022 at 297,282.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Leon County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 240,464.
Leon County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Leon County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Leon County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.02% per year. Overall the population grew 23.48% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Leon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.02% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Leon County population grew the most, with an increase of 8,626 people (a 3.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Leon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,701 people (a 0.60% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Leon County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Leon County's population increased by 906 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,275 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 369 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Leon County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Leon County increased by 14,907 (5.29%). The population was highest at 297,282 in the year 2022 and lowest at 283,923 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.52%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)