Leon County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Leon County increased by 1,163. In this period, the peak population was 17,421 in the year 2019. 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 | 15,375 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,448 | 73 | 0.47% |
| 2002 | 15,728 | 280 | 1.81% |
| 2003 | 15,817 | 89 | 0.57% |
| 2004 | 15,872 | 55 | 0.35% |
| 2005 | 16,150 | 278 | 1.75% |
| 2006 | 16,390 | 240 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 16,457 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2008 | 16,908 | 451 | 2.74% |
| 2009 | 16,946 | 38 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 16,724 | -222 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 16,829 | 105 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 16,740 | -89 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 16,619 | -121 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 16,731 | 112 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 17,030 | 299 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 17,200 | 170 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 17,224 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 17,289 | 65 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 17,421 | 132 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 15,732 | -1,689 | -9.70% |
| 2021 | 16,009 | 277 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 16,220 | 211 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 16,538 | 318 | 1.96% |
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Leon County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Leon County's population increased by 1,349 (8.77%), 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 decreased by 992 (5.93%), 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 806 (5.12%).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 16,538.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Leon County's population peaked in year 2019 at 17,421.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Leon County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,375.
Leon County, TX 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 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Leon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.33% per year. Overall the population grew 7.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Leon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.33% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Leon County population grew the most, with an increase of 451 people (a 2.74% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Leon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,689 people (a 9.70% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Leon County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Leon County's population increased by 529 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 211 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 318 (1.96%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Leon County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Leon County decreased by 81 (0.49%). The population was highest at 17,421 in the year 2019 and lowest at 15,732 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.01%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)