Ocean Springs, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ocean Springs increased by 1,727. In this period, the peak population was 18,997 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17,270 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,254 | -16 | -0.09% |
| 2002 | 17,223 | -31 | -0.18% |
| 2003 | 17,277 | 54 | 0.31% |
| 2004 | 17,554 | 277 | 1.60% |
| 2005 | 17,615 | 61 | 0.35% |
| 2006 | 16,878 | -737 | -4.18% |
| 2007 | 17,396 | 518 | 3.07% |
| 2008 | 17,368 | -28 | -0.16% |
| 2009 | 17,392 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 17,380 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 17,417 | 37 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 17,400 | -17 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 17,405 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 17,521 | 116 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 17,558 | 37 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 17,602 | 44 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 17,744 | 142 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 17,824 | 80 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 17,818 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 18,429 | 611 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 18,431 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 18,648 | 217 | 1.18% |
| 2023 | 18,997 | 349 | 1.87% |
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Ocean Springs, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ocean Springs's population increased by 110 (0.64%), 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, Ocean Springs's population increased by 1,049 (6.04%), 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, Ocean Springs's population increased by 568 (3.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ocean Springs's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,997.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ocean Springs's population peaked in year 2023 at 18,997.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ocean Springs's population was lowest in year 2006 at 16,878.
Ocean Springs, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ocean Springs grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ocean Springs had an average annual population growth rate of 0.43% per year. Overall the population grew 10% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ocean Springs annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.43% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Ocean Springs population grew the most, with an increase of 611 people (a 3.43% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Ocean Springs population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 737 people (a 4.18% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ocean Springs, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ocean Springs's population increased by 566 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 217 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 349 (1.87%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ocean Springs, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ocean Springs increased by 1,592 (9.15%). The population was highest at 18,997 in the year 2023 and lowest at 17,521 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.88%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)