Monroe County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Monroe County increased by 7,208. In this period, the peak population was 35,004 in the year 2021. 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 | 27,749 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,301 | 552 | 1.99% |
| 2002 | 29,082 | 781 | 2.76% |
| 2003 | 29,793 | 711 | 2.44% |
| 2004 | 30,454 | 661 | 2.22% |
| 2005 | 31,046 | 592 | 1.94% |
| 2006 | 31,685 | 639 | 2.06% |
| 2007 | 32,186 | 501 | 1.58% |
| 2008 | 32,581 | 395 | 1.23% |
| 2009 | 32,896 | 315 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 33,051 | 155 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 33,273 | 222 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 33,320 | 47 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 33,523 | 203 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 33,608 | 85 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 33,811 | 203 | 0.60% |
| 2016 | 34,037 | 226 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 34,261 | 224 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 34,446 | 185 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 34,738 | 292 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 34,953 | 215 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 35,004 | 51 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 35,001 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 34,957 | -44 | -0.13% |
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Monroe County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Monroe County's population increased by 5,302 (19.11%), 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, Monroe County's population increased by 1,902 (5.75%), 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, Monroe County's population increased by 4 (0.01%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Monroe County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 34,957.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monroe County's population peaked in year 2021 at 35,004.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monroe County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 27,749.
Monroe County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Monroe County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Monroe County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.13% per year. Overall the population grew 25.98% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Monroe County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.13% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Monroe County population grew the most, with an increase of 781 people (a 2.76% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Monroe County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 44 people (a 0.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Monroe County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Monroe County's population decreased by 47 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 3 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 44 (0.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Monroe County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Monroe County increased by 1,434 (4.28%). The population was highest at 35,004 in the year 2021 and lowest at 33,608 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)