Metcalfe County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Metcalfe County increased by 500. In this period, the peak population was 10,482 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 | 9,982 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,059 | 77 | 0.77% |
| 2002 | 9,950 | -109 | -1.08% |
| 2003 | 9,961 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2004 | 10,004 | 43 | 0.43% |
| 2005 | 10,094 | 90 | 0.90% |
| 2006 | 10,126 | 32 | 0.32% |
| 2007 | 10,193 | 67 | 0.66% |
| 2008 | 10,173 | -20 | -0.20% |
| 2009 | 10,075 | -98 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 10,135 | 60 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 10,059 | -76 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 9,973 | -86 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 9,952 | -21 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 9,988 | 36 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 9,917 | -71 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 10,010 | 93 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 10,085 | 75 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 10,074 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 10,084 | 10 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 10,288 | 204 | 2.02% |
| 2021 | 10,391 | 103 | 1.00% |
| 2022 | 10,408 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 10,482 | 74 | 0.71% |
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Metcalfe County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Metcalfe County's population increased by 153 (1.53%), 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, Metcalfe County's population increased by 153 (1.51%), 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, Metcalfe County's population increased by 194 (1.89%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Metcalfe County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,482.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Metcalfe County's population peaked in year 2023 at 10,482.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Metcalfe County's population was lowest in year 2015 at 9,917.
Metcalfe County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Metcalfe County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Metcalfe County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.22% per year. Overall the population grew 5.01% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Metcalfe County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.22% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Metcalfe County population grew the most, with an increase of 204 people (a 2.02% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Metcalfe County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 109 people (a 1.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Metcalfe County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Metcalfe County's population increased by 91 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 17 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 74 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Metcalfe County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Metcalfe County increased by 530 (5.33%). The population was highest at 10,482 in the year 2023 and lowest at 9,917 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.52%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)