Meade County, SD population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Meade County increased by 6,759. In this period, the peak population was 30,954 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24,195 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,180 | -15 | -0.06% |
| 2002 | 24,313 | 133 | 0.55% |
| 2003 | 24,107 | -206 | -0.85% |
| 2004 | 24,443 | 336 | 1.39% |
| 2005 | 24,335 | -108 | -0.44% |
| 2006 | 24,196 | -139 | -0.57% |
| 2007 | 23,968 | -228 | -0.94% |
| 2008 | 23,781 | -187 | -0.78% |
| 2009 | 23,991 | 210 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 25,478 | 1,487 | 6.20% |
| 2011 | 25,504 | 26 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 25,851 | 347 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 26,417 | 566 | 2.19% |
| 2014 | 26,737 | 320 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 26,794 | 57 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 27,374 | 580 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 28,007 | 633 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 28,305 | 298 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 28,469 | 164 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 29,899 | 1,430 | 5.02% |
| 2021 | 30,289 | 390 | 1.30% |
| 2022 | 30,702 | 413 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 30,954 | 252 | 0.82% |
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Meade County, SD population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Meade County's population increased by 1,283 (5.30%), 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, Meade County's population increased by 4,421 (17.35%), 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, Meade County's population increased by 1,055 (3.53%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Meade County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,954.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Meade County's population peaked in year 2023 at 30,954.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Meade County's population was lowest in year 2008 at 23,781.
Meade County, SD annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Meade County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Meade County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.21% per year. Overall the population grew 27.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Meade County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.21% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Meade County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,487 people (a 6.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Meade County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 228 people (a 0.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Meade County, SD population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Meade County's population increased by 665 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 413 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 252 (0.82%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Meade County, SD changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Meade County increased by 4,537 (17.17%). The population was highest at 30,954 in the year 2023 and lowest at 26,737 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.61%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)