Mitchell County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mitchell County decreased by 2,860. In this period, the peak population was 24,233 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 | 23,974 | - | - |
| 2001 | 23,934 | -40 | -0.17% |
| 2002 | 23,805 | -129 | -0.54% |
| 2003 | 23,741 | -64 | -0.27% |
| 2004 | 23,687 | -54 | -0.23% |
| 2005 | 23,568 | -119 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 23,820 | 252 | 1.07% |
| 2007 | 24,233 | 413 | 1.73% |
| 2008 | 24,124 | -109 | -0.45% |
| 2009 | 23,913 | -211 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 23,502 | -411 | -1.72% |
| 2011 | 23,399 | -103 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 23,086 | -313 | -1.34% |
| 2013 | 22,990 | -96 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 22,712 | -278 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 22,449 | -263 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 22,443 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 22,313 | -130 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 22,156 | -157 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 21,846 | -310 | -1.40% |
| 2020 | 21,671 | -175 | -0.80% |
| 2021 | 21,318 | -353 | -1.63% |
| 2022 | 21,192 | -126 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 21,114 | -78 | -0.37% |
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Mitchell County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mitchell County's population decreased by 472 (1.97%), 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, Mitchell County's population decreased by 1,831 (7.79%), 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, Mitchell County's population decreased by 557 (2.57%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mitchell County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 21,114.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mitchell County's population peaked in year 2007 at 24,233.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mitchell County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 21,114.
Mitchell County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mitchell County grew year by year for 2 years and declined for 21 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mitchell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mitchell County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.52% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Mitchell County population grew the most, with an increase of 413 people (a 1.73% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Mitchell County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 411 people (a 1.72% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mitchell County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mitchell County's population decreased by 204 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 126 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 78 (0.37%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mitchell County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mitchell County decreased by 1,876 (8.16%). The population was highest at 22,712 in the year 2014 and lowest at 21,114 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)