Macon County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Macon County decreased by 13,854. In this period, the peak population was 114,445 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 | 114,445 | - | - |
| 2001 | 113,372 | -1,073 | -0.94% |
| 2002 | 112,156 | -1,216 | -1.07% |
| 2003 | 110,984 | -1,172 | -1.04% |
| 2004 | 110,416 | -568 | -0.51% |
| 2005 | 110,119 | -297 | -0.27% |
| 2006 | 109,613 | -506 | -0.46% |
| 2007 | 109,328 | -285 | -0.26% |
| 2008 | 108,945 | -383 | -0.35% |
| 2009 | 108,859 | -86 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 110,786 | 1,927 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 110,699 | -87 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 110,162 | -537 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 109,596 | -566 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 108,562 | -1,034 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 107,398 | -1,164 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 106,411 | -987 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 105,474 | -937 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 104,529 | -945 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 104,012 | -517 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 103,752 | -260 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 102,597 | -1,155 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 101,333 | -1,264 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 100,591 | -742 | -0.73% |
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Macon County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Macon County's population decreased by 3,659 (3.20%), 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, Macon County's population decreased by 7,034 (6.35%), 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, Macon County's population decreased by 3,161 (3.05%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Macon County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 100,591.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Macon County's population peaked in year 2000 at 114,445.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Macon County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 100,591.
Macon County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Macon County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Macon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.11% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Macon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.53% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Macon County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,927 people (a 1.77% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Macon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,264 people (a 1.23% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Macon County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Macon County's population decreased by 2,006 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,264 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 742 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Macon County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Macon County decreased by 9,005 (8.22%). The population was highest at 108,562 in the year 2014 and lowest at 100,591 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)