Mason City, IA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mason City decreased by 2,255. In this period, the peak population was 29,161 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 | 29,161 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,758 | -403 | -1.38% |
| 2002 | 28,454 | -304 | -1.06% |
| 2003 | 28,406 | -48 | -0.17% |
| 2004 | 28,107 | -299 | -1.05% |
| 2005 | 27,913 | -194 | -0.69% |
| 2006 | 27,734 | -179 | -0.64% |
| 2007 | 27,602 | -132 | -0.48% |
| 2008 | 27,483 | -119 | -0.43% |
| 2009 | 27,407 | -76 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 28,042 | 635 | 2.32% |
| 2011 | 27,948 | -94 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 27,754 | -194 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 27,668 | -86 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 27,427 | -241 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 27,327 | -100 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 27,407 | 80 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 27,358 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 27,065 | -293 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 26,945 | -120 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 27,269 | 324 | 1.20% |
| 2021 | 27,165 | -104 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 26,911 | -254 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 26,906 | -5 | -0.02% |
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Mason City, IA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mason City's population decreased by 1,119 (3.84%), 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, Mason City's population decreased by 773 (2.76%), 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, Mason City's population decreased by 363 (1.33%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mason City's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,906.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason City's population peaked in year 2000 at 29,161.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason City's population was lowest in year 2023 at 26,906.
Mason City, IA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mason City grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mason City had an average annual population growth rate of 0.34% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.73% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mason City annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.34% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Mason City population grew the most, with an increase of 635 people (a 2.32% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Mason City population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 403 people (a 1.38% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mason City, IA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mason City's population decreased by 259 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 254 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 5 (0.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mason City, IA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mason City decreased by 762 (2.75%). The population was highest at 27,427 in the year 2014 and lowest at 26,906 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)