Lincoln County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lincoln County increased by 1,378. In this period, the peak population was 25,272 in the year 2009. 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 | 23,398 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,751 | 353 | 1.51% |
| 2002 | 23,952 | 201 | 0.85% |
| 2003 | 24,274 | 322 | 1.34% |
| 2004 | 24,532 | 258 | 1.06% |
| 2005 | 25,004 | 472 | 1.92% |
| 2006 | 25,177 | 173 | 0.69% |
| 2007 | 25,269 | 92 | 0.37% |
| 2008 | 25,106 | -163 | -0.65% |
| 2009 | 25,272 | 166 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 24,730 | -542 | -2.14% |
| 2011 | 24,728 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 24,412 | -316 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 24,447 | 35 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 24,438 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 24,351 | -87 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 24,367 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 24,500 | 133 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 24,614 | 114 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 24,519 | -95 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 24,255 | -264 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 24,295 | 40 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 24,419 | 124 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 24,776 | 357 | 1.46% |
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Lincoln County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lincoln County's population increased by 1,332 (5.69%), 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, Lincoln County's population decreased by 475 (1.92%), 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, Lincoln County's population increased by 521 (2.15%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lincoln County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,776.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln County's population peaked in year 2009 at 25,272.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 23,398.
Lincoln County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lincoln County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lincoln County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 5.89% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lincoln County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.26% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Lincoln County population grew the most, with an increase of 472 people (a 1.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Lincoln County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 542 people (a 2.14% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lincoln County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lincoln County's population increased by 481 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 124 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 357 (1.46%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lincoln County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lincoln County increased by 329 (1.35%). The population was highest at 24,776 in the year 2023 and lowest at 24,255 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)