Mobile County, AL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mobile County increased by 11,475. In this period, the peak population was 415,169 in the year 2016. 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 | 400,165 | - | - |
| 2001 | 400,426 | 261 | 0.07% |
| 2002 | 398,948 | -1,478 | -0.37% |
| 2003 | 398,523 | -425 | -0.11% |
| 2004 | 398,497 | -26 | -0.01% |
| 2005 | 399,497 | 1,000 | 0.25% |
| 2006 | 403,361 | 3,864 | 0.97% |
| 2007 | 406,081 | 2,720 | 0.67% |
| 2008 | 409,767 | 3,686 | 0.91% |
| 2009 | 412,443 | 2,676 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 413,328 | 885 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 413,126 | -202 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 413,893 | 767 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 414,025 | 132 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 414,298 | 273 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 414,654 | 356 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 415,169 | 515 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 414,209 | -960 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 414,275 | 66 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 413,516 | -759 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 414,377 | 861 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 413,383 | -994 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 411,398 | -1,985 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 411,640 | 242 | 0.06% |
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Mobile County, AL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Mobile County's population increased by 13,163 (3.29%), 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, Mobile County's population increased by 1,049 (0.25%), 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, Mobile County's population decreased by 2,737 (0.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Mobile County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 411,640.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mobile County's population peaked in year 2016 at 415,169.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Mobile County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 398,497.
Mobile County, AL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Mobile County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Mobile County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population grew 2.87% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Mobile County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Mobile County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,864 people (a 0.97% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Mobile County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,985 people (a 0.48% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Mobile County, AL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Mobile County's population decreased by 1,743 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,985 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 242 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Mobile County, AL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Mobile County decreased by 2,385 (0.58%). The population was highest at 415,169 in the year 2016 and lowest at 411,398 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)