Mason County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mason County increased by 73. In this period, the peak population was 17,545 in the year 2011. 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 | 16,768 | - | - |
| 2001 | 16,795 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2002 | 16,821 | 26 | 0.15% |
| 2003 | 16,730 | -91 | -0.54% |
| 2004 | 16,809 | 79 | 0.47% |
| 2005 | 16,935 | 126 | 0.75% |
| 2006 | 17,150 | 215 | 1.27% |
| 2007 | 17,273 | 123 | 0.72% |
| 2008 | 17,469 | 196 | 1.13% |
| 2009 | 17,477 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 17,503 | 26 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 17,545 | 42 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 17,463 | -82 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 17,326 | -137 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 17,139 | -187 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 17,052 | -87 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 17,202 | 150 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 17,221 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 17,105 | -116 | -0.67% |
| 2019 | 17,049 | -56 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 17,133 | 84 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 16,960 | -173 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 16,903 | -57 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 16,841 | -62 | -0.37% |
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Mason County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mason County's population increased by 735 (4.38%), 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 370 (2.11%), 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 292 (1.70%).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 16,841.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason County's population peaked in year 2011 at 17,545.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 16,730.
Mason County, KY 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 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mason County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population grew 0.44% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mason County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.02% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Mason County population grew the most, with an increase of 215 people (a 1.27% year-on-year increase)..
From 2013 to 2014 Mason County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 187 people (a 1.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mason County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mason County's population decreased by 119 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 57 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 62 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mason County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mason County decreased by 485 (2.80%). The population was highest at 17,221 in the year 2017 and lowest at 16,841 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)