Oktibbeha County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oktibbeha County increased by 8,150. In this period, the peak population was 51,812 in the year 2021. 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 | 43,053 | - | - |
| 2001 | 42,880 | -173 | -0.40% |
| 2002 | 42,491 | -389 | -0.91% |
| 2003 | 42,391 | -100 | -0.24% |
| 2004 | 42,327 | -64 | -0.15% |
| 2005 | 42,668 | 341 | 0.81% |
| 2006 | 43,442 | 774 | 1.81% |
| 2007 | 44,132 | 690 | 1.59% |
| 2008 | 44,309 | 177 | 0.40% |
| 2009 | 44,940 | 631 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 47,725 | 2,785 | 6.20% |
| 2011 | 47,776 | 51 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 48,853 | 1,077 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 49,152 | 299 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 49,124 | -28 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 49,589 | 465 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 49,612 | 23 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 49,774 | 162 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 49,248 | -526 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 49,543 | 295 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 51,709 | 2,166 | 4.37% |
| 2021 | 51,812 | 103 | 0.20% |
| 2022 | 51,384 | -428 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 51,203 | -181 | -0.35% |
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Oktibbeha County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oktibbeha County's population increased by 4,672 (10.85%), 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, Oktibbeha County's population increased by 3,984 (8.35%), 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, Oktibbeha County's population decreased by 506 (0.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oktibbeha County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 51,203.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oktibbeha County's population peaked in year 2021 at 51,812.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oktibbeha County's population was lowest in year 2004 at 42,327.
Oktibbeha County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oktibbeha County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oktibbeha County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.82% per year. Overall the population grew 18.93% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oktibbeha County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.82% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Oktibbeha County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,785 people (a 6.20% year-on-year increase)..
From 2017 to 2018 Oktibbeha County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 526 people (a 1.06% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Oktibbeha County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oktibbeha County's population decreased by 609 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 428 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 181 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oktibbeha County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oktibbeha County increased by 2,051 (4.17%). The population was highest at 51,812 in the year 2021 and lowest at 49,124 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.42%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)