Lewis County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lewis County decreased by 1,280. In this period, the peak population was 14,253 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 | 14,253 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,114 | -139 | -0.98% |
| 2002 | 13,843 | -271 | -1.92% |
| 2003 | 13,817 | -26 | -0.19% |
| 2004 | 13,923 | 106 | 0.77% |
| 2005 | 13,941 | 18 | 0.13% |
| 2006 | 14,077 | 136 | 0.98% |
| 2007 | 14,116 | 39 | 0.28% |
| 2008 | 14,027 | -89 | -0.63% |
| 2009 | 13,931 | -96 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 13,836 | -95 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 13,838 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 13,840 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 13,755 | -85 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 13,832 | 77 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 13,666 | -166 | -1.20% |
| 2016 | 13,514 | -152 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 13,369 | -145 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 13,269 | -100 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 13,309 | 40 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 13,087 | -222 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 12,991 | -96 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 12,937 | -54 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 12,973 | 36 | 0.28% |
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Lewis County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lewis County's population decreased by 417 (2.93%), 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, Lewis County's population decreased by 749 (5.41%), 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, Lewis County's population decreased by 114 (0.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lewis County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,973.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lewis County's population peaked in year 2000 at 14,253.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lewis County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 12,937.
Lewis County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lewis County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lewis County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.39% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.98% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lewis County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.39% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Lewis County population grew the most, with an increase of 136 people (a 0.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Lewis County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 271 people (a 1.92% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lewis County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lewis County's population decreased by 18 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 54 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 36 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lewis County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lewis County decreased by 782 (5.69%). The population was highest at 13,832 in the year 2014 and lowest at 12,937 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.58%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)