McLeod County, MN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of McLeod County increased by 1,941. In this period, the peak population was 37,284 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 | 34,844 | - | - |
| 2001 | 35,185 | 341 | 0.98% |
| 2002 | 35,500 | 315 | 0.90% |
| 2003 | 35,680 | 180 | 0.51% |
| 2004 | 36,112 | 432 | 1.21% |
| 2005 | 36,485 | 373 | 1.03% |
| 2006 | 37,027 | 542 | 1.49% |
| 2007 | 37,284 | 257 | 0.69% |
| 2008 | 37,280 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2009 | 37,059 | -221 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 36,592 | -467 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 36,345 | -247 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 35,933 | -412 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 35,896 | -37 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 35,772 | -124 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 35,808 | 36 | 0.10% |
| 2016 | 35,746 | -62 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 35,860 | 114 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 35,798 | -62 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 35,826 | 28 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 36,755 | 929 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 36,815 | 60 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 36,734 | -81 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 36,785 | 51 | 0.14% |
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McLeod County, MN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, McLeod County's population increased by 1,748 (5.02%), 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, McLeod County's population increased by 163 (0.45%), 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, McLeod County's population increased by 30 (0.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
McLeod County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 36,785.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, McLeod County's population peaked in year 2007 at 37,284.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, McLeod County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 34,844.
McLeod County, MN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of McLeod County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, McLeod County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
McLeod County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 McLeod County population grew the most, with an increase of 929 people (a 2.59% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 McLeod County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 467 people (a 1.26% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is McLeod County, MN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, McLeod County's population decreased by 30 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 81 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 51 (0.14%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of McLeod County, MN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of McLeod County increased by 889 (2.48%). The population was highest at 36,815 in the year 2021 and lowest at 35,746 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.25%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)