Ouachita County, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ouachita County decreased by 6,862. In this period, the peak population was 28,655 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 | 28,655 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,039 | -616 | -2.15% |
| 2002 | 27,624 | -415 | -1.48% |
| 2003 | 27,372 | -252 | -0.91% |
| 2004 | 26,948 | -424 | -1.55% |
| 2005 | 26,727 | -221 | -0.82% |
| 2006 | 26,396 | -331 | -1.24% |
| 2007 | 26,129 | -267 | -1.01% |
| 2008 | 25,826 | -303 | -1.16% |
| 2009 | 25,587 | -239 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 26,048 | 461 | 1.80% |
| 2011 | 25,738 | -310 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 25,405 | -333 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 24,957 | -448 | -1.76% |
| 2014 | 24,767 | -190 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 24,324 | -443 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 24,021 | -303 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 23,820 | -201 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 23,605 | -215 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 23,372 | -233 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 22,615 | -757 | -3.24% |
| 2021 | 22,312 | -303 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 21,994 | -318 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 21,793 | -201 | -0.91% |
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Ouachita County, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ouachita County's population decreased by 2,607 (9.10%), 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, Ouachita County's population decreased by 3,433 (13.18%), 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, Ouachita County's population decreased by 822 (3.63%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ouachita County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 21,793.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ouachita County's population peaked in year 2000 at 28,655.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ouachita County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 21,793.
Ouachita County, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ouachita County grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 22 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ouachita County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.04% per year. Overall the population shrank 23.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ouachita County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.04% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Ouachita County population grew the most, with an increase of 461 people (a 1.80% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Ouachita County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 757 people (a 3.24% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ouachita County, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ouachita County's population decreased by 519 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 318 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 201 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ouachita County, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ouachita County decreased by 3,164 (12.68%). The population was highest at 24,767 in the year 2014 and lowest at 21,793 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.34%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)