Oceana County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oceana County increased by 43. In this period, the peak population was 28,156 in the year 2006. 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 | 26,938 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,104 | 166 | 0.62% |
| 2002 | 27,574 | 470 | 1.73% |
| 2003 | 27,807 | 233 | 0.84% |
| 2004 | 28,060 | 253 | 0.91% |
| 2005 | 28,019 | -41 | -0.15% |
| 2006 | 28,156 | 137 | 0.49% |
| 2007 | 27,997 | -159 | -0.56% |
| 2008 | 27,937 | -60 | -0.21% |
| 2009 | 27,654 | -283 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 26,503 | -1,151 | -4.16% |
| 2011 | 26,454 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 26,302 | -152 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 26,296 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 26,346 | 50 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 26,316 | -30 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 26,327 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 26,438 | 111 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 26,577 | 139 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 26,562 | -15 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 26,712 | 150 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 26,860 | 148 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 26,920 | 60 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 26,981 | 61 | 0.23% |
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Oceana County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oceana County's population decreased by 435 (1.61%), 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, Oceana County's population increased by 209 (0.79%), 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, Oceana County's population increased by 269 (1.01%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oceana County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,981.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oceana County's population peaked in year 2006 at 28,156.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oceana County's population was lowest in year 2013 at 26,296.
Oceana County, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oceana County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oceana County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.01% per year. Overall the population grew 0.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oceana County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.01% per year.
From 2001 to 2002 Oceana County population grew the most, with an increase of 470 people (a 1.73% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Oceana County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,151 people (a 4.16% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Oceana County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oceana County's population increased by 121 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 60 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 61 (0.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oceana County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oceana County increased by 685 (2.60%). The population was highest at 26,981 in the year 2023 and lowest at 26,316 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.26%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)