Okaloosa County, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Okaloosa County increased by 47,335. In this period, the peak population was 218,464 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 | 171,129 | - | - |
| 2001 | 172,149 | 1,020 | 0.60% |
| 2002 | 175,446 | 3,297 | 1.92% |
| 2003 | 176,435 | 989 | 0.56% |
| 2004 | 180,899 | 4,464 | 2.53% |
| 2005 | 182,112 | 1,213 | 0.67% |
| 2006 | 181,583 | -529 | -0.29% |
| 2007 | 179,880 | -1,703 | -0.94% |
| 2008 | 178,589 | -1,291 | -0.72% |
| 2009 | 177,590 | -999 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 180,725 | 3,135 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 183,205 | 2,480 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 189,957 | 6,752 | 3.69% |
| 2013 | 192,969 | 3,012 | 1.59% |
| 2014 | 195,074 | 2,105 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 198,310 | 3,236 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 200,912 | 2,602 | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 204,275 | 3,363 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 207,731 | 3,456 | 1.69% |
| 2019 | 211,411 | 3,680 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 212,085 | 674 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 213,641 | 1,556 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 216,464 | 2,823 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 218,464 | 2,000 | 0.92% |
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Okaloosa County, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Okaloosa County's population increased by 9,596 (5.61%), 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, Okaloosa County's population increased by 31,360 (17.35%), 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, Okaloosa County's population increased by 6,379 (3.01%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Okaloosa County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 218,464.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Okaloosa County's population peaked in year 2023 at 218,464.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Okaloosa County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 171,129.
Okaloosa County, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Okaloosa County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Okaloosa County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.20% per year. Overall the population grew 27.66% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Okaloosa County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.20% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Okaloosa County population grew the most, with an increase of 6,752 people (a 3.69% year-on-year increase)..
From 2006 to 2007 Okaloosa County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,703 people (a 0.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Okaloosa County, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Okaloosa County's population increased by 4,823 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 2,823 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 2,000 (0.92%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Okaloosa County, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Okaloosa County increased by 25,495 (13.21%). The population was highest at 218,464 in the year 2023 and lowest at 195,074 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.25%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)