Paragould, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Paragould increased by 8,401. In this period, the peak population was 30,520 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 | 22,119 | - | - |
| 2001 | 22,383 | 264 | 1.19% |
| 2002 | 22,608 | 225 | 1.01% |
| 2003 | 22,892 | 284 | 1.26% |
| 2004 | 23,233 | 341 | 1.49% |
| 2005 | 23,643 | 410 | 1.76% |
| 2006 | 24,176 | 533 | 2.25% |
| 2007 | 24,468 | 292 | 1.21% |
| 2008 | 24,762 | 294 | 1.20% |
| 2009 | 25,108 | 346 | 1.40% |
| 2010 | 26,403 | 1,295 | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 26,855 | 452 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 27,216 | 361 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 27,207 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 27,638 | 431 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 28,048 | 410 | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 28,375 | 327 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 28,591 | 216 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 28,890 | 299 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 28,967 | 77 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 29,656 | 689 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 30,027 | 371 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 30,154 | 127 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 30,520 | 366 | 1.21% |
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Paragould, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Paragould's population increased by 4,284 (19.37%), 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, Paragould's population increased by 3,253 (12.32%), 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, Paragould's population increased by 864 (2.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Paragould's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,520.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Paragould's population peaked in year 2023 at 30,520.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Paragould's population was lowest in year 2000 at 22,119.
Paragould, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Paragould grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Paragould had an average annual population growth rate of 1.65% per year. Overall the population grew 37.98% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Paragould annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.65% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Paragould population grew the most, with an increase of 1,295 people (a 5.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Paragould population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 9 people (a 0.03% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Paragould, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Paragould's population increased by 493 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 127 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 366 (1.21%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Paragould, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Paragould increased by 3,313 (12.18%). The population was highest at 30,520 in the year 2023 and lowest at 27,638 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)