Lincoln County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lincoln County decreased by 2,417. In this period, the peak population was 22,418 in the year 2005. 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 | 22,118 | - | - |
| 2001 | 22,124 | 6 | 0.03% |
| 2002 | 22,221 | 97 | 0.44% |
| 2003 | 22,378 | 157 | 0.71% |
| 2004 | 22,378 | - | - |
| 2005 | 22,418 | 40 | 0.18% |
| 2006 | 22,363 | -55 | -0.25% |
| 2007 | 22,298 | -65 | -0.29% |
| 2008 | 22,269 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2009 | 22,221 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 21,674 | -547 | -2.46% |
| 2011 | 21,569 | -105 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 21,606 | 37 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 21,454 | -152 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 21,523 | 69 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 21,284 | -239 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 21,107 | -177 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 20,895 | -212 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 20,586 | -309 | -1.48% |
| 2019 | 20,453 | -133 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 20,363 | -90 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 20,188 | -175 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 19,851 | -337 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 19,701 | -150 | -0.76% |
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Lincoln County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lincoln County's population decreased by 444 (2.01%), 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 1,311 (6.05%), 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 decreased by 662 (3.25%).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 19,701.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln County's population peaked in year 2005 at 22,418.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 19,701.
Lincoln County, WV 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 6 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lincoln County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.48% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lincoln County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.48% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Lincoln County population grew the most, with an increase of 157 people (a 0.71% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Lincoln County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 547 people (a 2.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lincoln County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lincoln County's population decreased by 487 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 337 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 150 (0.76%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lincoln County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lincoln County decreased by 1,753 (8.17%). The population was highest at 21,523 in the year 2014 and lowest at 19,701 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)