Mecosta County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mecosta County increased by 465. In this period, the peak population was 43,583 in the year 2019. 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 | 40,634 | - | - |
| 2001 | 40,911 | 277 | 0.68% |
| 2002 | 41,474 | 563 | 1.38% |
| 2003 | 41,812 | 338 | 0.81% |
| 2004 | 42,234 | 422 | 1.01% |
| 2005 | 42,507 | 273 | 0.65% |
| 2006 | 42,392 | -115 | -0.27% |
| 2007 | 42,080 | -312 | -0.74% |
| 2008 | 42,036 | -44 | -0.10% |
| 2009 | 41,890 | -146 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 42,851 | 961 | 2.29% |
| 2011 | 43,454 | 603 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 43,502 | 48 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 43,266 | -236 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 43,206 | -60 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 43,013 | -193 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 43,174 | 161 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 43,271 | 97 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 43,471 | 200 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 43,583 | 112 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 39,790 | -3,793 | -8.70% |
| 2021 | 40,048 | 258 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 40,782 | 734 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 41,099 | 317 | 0.78% |
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Mecosta County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mecosta County's population increased by 2,217 (5.46%), 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, Mecosta County's population decreased by 3,061 (7.14%), 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, Mecosta County's population increased by 1,309 (3.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mecosta County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 41,099.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mecosta County's population peaked in year 2019 at 43,583.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mecosta County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 39,790.
Mecosta County, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mecosta County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mecosta County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.05% per year. Overall the population grew 1.14% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mecosta County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.05% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Mecosta County population grew the most, with an increase of 961 people (a 2.29% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Mecosta County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,793 people (a 8.70% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mecosta County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mecosta County's population increased by 1,051 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 734 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 317 (0.78%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mecosta County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mecosta County decreased by 2,167 (5.01%). The population was highest at 43,583 in the year 2019 and lowest at 39,790 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.47%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)