McDonough County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of McDonough County decreased by 5,955. In this period, the peak population was 33,286 in the year 2007. 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 | 32,794 | - | - |
| 2001 | 32,775 | -19 | -0.06% |
| 2002 | 32,831 | 56 | 0.17% |
| 2003 | 33,079 | 248 | 0.76% |
| 2004 | 32,960 | -119 | -0.36% |
| 2005 | 33,097 | 137 | 0.42% |
| 2006 | 33,174 | 77 | 0.23% |
| 2007 | 33,286 | 112 | 0.34% |
| 2008 | 32,977 | -309 | -0.93% |
| 2009 | 32,969 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 32,631 | -338 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 32,527 | -104 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 32,567 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 32,264 | -303 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 31,811 | -453 | -1.40% |
| 2015 | 31,461 | -350 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 30,938 | -523 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 30,419 | -519 | -1.68% |
| 2018 | 30,091 | -328 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 29,792 | -299 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 27,100 | -2,692 | -9.04% |
| 2021 | 26,880 | -220 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 26,914 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 26,839 | -75 | -0.28% |
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McDonough County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, McDonough County's population decreased by 163 (0.50%), 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, McDonough County's population decreased by 5,531 (16.95%), 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, McDonough County's population decreased by 261 (0.96%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
McDonough County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,839.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, McDonough County's population peaked in year 2007 at 33,286.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, McDonough County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 26,839.
McDonough County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of McDonough County grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, McDonough County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.79% per year. Overall the population shrank 18.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
McDonough County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.79% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 McDonough County population grew the most, with an increase of 248 people (a 0.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 McDonough County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,692 people (a 9.04% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is McDonough County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, McDonough County's population decreased by 41 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 34 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 75 (0.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of McDonough County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of McDonough County decreased by 5,425 (16.81%). The population was highest at 31,811 in the year 2014 and lowest at 26,839 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.79%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)