Nicholas County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Nicholas County decreased by 2,362. In this period, the peak population was 26,531 in the year 2000. 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 | 26,531 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,174 | -357 | -1.35% |
| 2002 | 26,163 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2003 | 26,071 | -92 | -0.35% |
| 2004 | 26,100 | 29 | 0.11% |
| 2005 | 26,207 | 107 | 0.41% |
| 2006 | 26,213 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2007 | 26,137 | -76 | -0.29% |
| 2008 | 26,143 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2009 | 26,252 | 109 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 26,219 | -33 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 26,207 | -12 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 26,255 | 48 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 25,943 | -312 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 25,712 | -231 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 25,547 | -165 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 25,372 | -175 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 25,126 | -246 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 24,877 | -249 | -0.99% |
| 2019 | 24,569 | -308 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 24,558 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 24,429 | -129 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 24,309 | -120 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 24,169 | -140 | -0.58% |
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Nicholas County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Nicholas County's population decreased by 312 (1.18%), 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, Nicholas County's population decreased by 1,661 (6.34%), 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, Nicholas County's population decreased by 389 (1.58%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Nicholas County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,169.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Nicholas County's population peaked in year 2000 at 26,531.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Nicholas County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 24,169.
Nicholas County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Nicholas County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Nicholas County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.39% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.90% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Nicholas County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.39% per year.
From 2008 to 2009 Nicholas County population grew the most, with an increase of 109 people (a 0.42% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Nicholas County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 357 people (a 1.35% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Nicholas County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Nicholas County's population decreased by 260 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 120 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 140 (0.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Nicholas County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Nicholas County decreased by 1,774 (6.84%). The population was highest at 25,712 in the year 2014 and lowest at 24,169 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.71%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)