Pierce County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pierce County increased by 4,743. In this period, the peak population was 20,425 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 | 15,682 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,818 | 136 | 0.87% |
| 2002 | 16,006 | 188 | 1.19% |
| 2003 | 16,283 | 277 | 1.73% |
| 2004 | 16,768 | 485 | 2.98% |
| 2005 | 17,196 | 428 | 2.55% |
| 2006 | 17,491 | 295 | 1.72% |
| 2007 | 17,940 | 449 | 2.57% |
| 2008 | 18,224 | 284 | 1.58% |
| 2009 | 18,574 | 350 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 18,813 | 239 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 18,769 | -44 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 18,902 | 133 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 19,015 | 113 | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 19,004 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 19,089 | 85 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 19,116 | 27 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 19,200 | 84 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 19,398 | 198 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 19,443 | 45 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 19,747 | 304 | 1.56% |
| 2021 | 19,975 | 228 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 20,190 | 215 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 20,425 | 235 | 1.16% |
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Pierce County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pierce County's population increased by 3,131 (19.97%), 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, Pierce County's population increased by 934 (4.96%), 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, Pierce County's population increased by 678 (3.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pierce County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,425.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pierce County's population peaked in year 2023 at 20,425.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pierce County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,682.
Pierce County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pierce County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pierce County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.31% per year. Overall the population grew 30.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pierce County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.31% per year.
From 2003 to 2004 Pierce County population grew the most, with an increase of 485 people (a 2.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Pierce County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 44 people (a 0.23% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pierce County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pierce County's population increased by 450 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 215 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 235 (1.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pierce County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pierce County increased by 1,410 (7.42%). The population was highest at 20,425 in the year 2023 and lowest at 19,004 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.72%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)