Mason County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mason County decreased by 3,426. In this period, the peak population was 15,949 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 | 15,949 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,922 | -27 | -0.17% |
| 2002 | 15,822 | -100 | -0.63% |
| 2003 | 15,698 | -124 | -0.78% |
| 2004 | 15,661 | -37 | -0.24% |
| 2005 | 15,470 | -191 | -1.22% |
| 2006 | 15,156 | -314 | -2.03% |
| 2007 | 15,087 | -69 | -0.46% |
| 2008 | 14,974 | -113 | -0.75% |
| 2009 | 14,803 | -171 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 14,651 | -152 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 14,470 | -181 | -1.24% |
| 2012 | 14,322 | -148 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 14,144 | -178 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 14,102 | -42 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 13,862 | -240 | -1.70% |
| 2016 | 13,677 | -185 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 13,672 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 13,520 | -152 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 13,387 | -133 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 13,058 | -329 | -2.46% |
| 2021 | 12,830 | -228 | -1.75% |
| 2022 | 12,699 | -131 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 12,523 | -176 | -1.39% |
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Mason County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mason County's population decreased by 1,298 (8.14%), 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 County's population decreased by 1,593 (10.87%), 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 County's population decreased by 535 (4.10%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mason County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,523.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason County's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,949.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 12,523.
Mason County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mason County grew year by year for 0 years and declined for 23 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mason County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.93% per year. Overall the population shrank 21.48% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mason County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.93% per year.
Between the years2000 and 2023, Mason County, did not experience a population increase during any annual cycle..
From 2019 to 2020 Mason County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 329 people (a 2.46% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mason County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mason County's population decreased by 307 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 131 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 176 (1.39%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mason County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mason County decreased by 1,621 (11.46%). The population was highest at 14,102 in the year 2014 and lowest at 12,523 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.21%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)