Newton County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Newton County decreased by 767. In this period, the peak population was 22,616 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 | 21,786 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,806 | 20 | 0.09% |
| 2002 | 21,676 | -130 | -0.60% |
| 2003 | 21,784 | 108 | 0.50% |
| 2004 | 21,898 | 114 | 0.52% |
| 2005 | 22,061 | 163 | 0.74% |
| 2006 | 22,363 | 302 | 1.37% |
| 2007 | 22,616 | 253 | 1.13% |
| 2008 | 22,582 | -34 | -0.15% |
| 2009 | 22,603 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 21,661 | -942 | -4.17% |
| 2011 | 21,424 | -237 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 21,499 | 75 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 21,525 | 26 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 21,714 | 189 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 21,578 | -136 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 21,504 | -74 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 21,402 | -102 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 21,315 | -87 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 20,987 | -328 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 21,256 | 269 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 21,120 | -136 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 21,023 | -97 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 21,019 | -4 | -0.02% |
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Newton County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Newton County's population decreased by 125 (0.57%), 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, Newton County's population decreased by 405 (1.87%), 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, Newton County's population decreased by 237 (1.11%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Newton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 21,019.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Newton County's population peaked in year 2007 at 22,616.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Newton County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 20,987.
Newton County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Newton County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Newton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.15% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.52% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Newton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.15% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Newton County population grew the most, with an increase of 302 people (a 1.37% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Newton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 942 people (a 4.17% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Newton County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Newton County's population decreased by 101 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 97 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 4 (0.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Newton County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Newton County decreased by 506 (2.35%). The population was highest at 21,714 in the year 2014 and lowest at 20,987 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)