Mason County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mason County increased by 803. In this period, the peak population was 29,339 in the year 2021. 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 | 28,356 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,503 | 147 | 0.52% |
| 2002 | 28,673 | 170 | 0.60% |
| 2003 | 28,803 | 130 | 0.45% |
| 2004 | 28,927 | 124 | 0.43% |
| 2005 | 28,838 | -89 | -0.31% |
| 2006 | 28,944 | 106 | 0.37% |
| 2007 | 28,794 | -150 | -0.52% |
| 2008 | 28,786 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2009 | 28,780 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 28,719 | -61 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 28,649 | -70 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 28,667 | 18 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 28,680 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 28,748 | 68 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 28,754 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 28,846 | 92 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 29,025 | 179 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 29,121 | 96 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 29,154 | 33 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 29,033 | -121 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 29,339 | 306 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 29,318 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 29,159 | -159 | -0.54% |
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Mason County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mason County's population increased by 363 (1.28%), 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 increased by 314 (1.09%), 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 increased by 126 (0.43%).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 29,159.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason County's population peaked in year 2021 at 29,339.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mason County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 28,356.
Mason County, MI 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 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mason County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population grew 2.83% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mason County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Mason County population grew the most, with an increase of 306 people (a 1.05% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Mason County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 159 people (a 0.54% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mason County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mason County's population decreased by 180 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 21 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 159 (0.54%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mason County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mason County increased by 479 (1.67%). The population was highest at 29,339 in the year 2021 and lowest at 28,748 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.17%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)