Petal, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Petal increased by 1,679. In this period, the peak population was 11,403 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 | 9,724 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,728 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2002 | 9,766 | 38 | 0.39% |
| 2003 | 9,822 | 56 | 0.57% |
| 2004 | 9,937 | 115 | 1.17% |
| 2005 | 10,110 | 173 | 1.74% |
| 2006 | 10,393 | 283 | 2.80% |
| 2007 | 10,597 | 204 | 1.96% |
| 2008 | 10,608 | 11 | 0.10% |
| 2009 | 10,704 | 96 | 0.90% |
| 2010 | 10,450 | -254 | -2.37% |
| 2011 | 10,591 | 141 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 10,700 | 109 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 10,687 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 10,627 | -60 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 10,598 | -29 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 10,579 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 10,556 | -23 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 10,593 | 37 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 10,644 | 51 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 11,102 | 458 | 4.30% |
| 2021 | 11,172 | 70 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 11,292 | 120 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 11,403 | 111 | 0.98% |
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Petal, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Petal's population increased by 726 (7.47%), 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, Petal's population increased by 652 (6.24%), 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, Petal's population increased by 301 (2.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Petal's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,403.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Petal's population peaked in year 2023 at 11,403.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Petal's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,724.
Petal, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Petal grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Petal had an average annual population growth rate of 0.75% per year. Overall the population grew 17.27% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Petal annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.75% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Petal population grew the most, with an increase of 458 people (a 4.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Petal population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 254 people (a 2.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Petal, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Petal's population increased by 231 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 120 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 111 (0.98%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Petal, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Petal increased by 716 (6.70%). The population was highest at 11,403 in the year 2023 and lowest at 10,556 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.66%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)