Polk County, MN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Polk County decreased by 958. In this period, the peak population was 31,692 in the year 2016. 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 | 31,370 | - | - |
| 2001 | 31,041 | -329 | -1.05% |
| 2002 | 30,863 | -178 | -0.57% |
| 2003 | 30,840 | -23 | -0.07% |
| 2004 | 30,906 | 66 | 0.21% |
| 2005 | 30,912 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2006 | 30,879 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2007 | 30,919 | 40 | 0.13% |
| 2008 | 30,766 | -153 | -0.49% |
| 2009 | 30,943 | 177 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 31,639 | 696 | 2.25% |
| 2011 | 31,545 | -94 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 31,524 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 31,652 | 128 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 31,511 | -141 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 31,519 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 31,692 | 173 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 31,636 | -56 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 31,364 | -272 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 31,330 | -34 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 31,076 | -254 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 30,819 | -257 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 30,725 | -94 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 30,412 | -313 | -1.02% |
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Polk County, MN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Polk County's population increased by 269 (0.86%), 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, Polk County's population decreased by 563 (1.78%), 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, Polk County's population decreased by 664 (2.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Polk County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,412.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Polk County's population peaked in year 2016 at 31,692.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Polk County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 30,412.
Polk County, MN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Polk County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Polk County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.13% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.05% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Polk County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.13% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Polk County population grew the most, with an increase of 696 people (a 2.25% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Polk County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 329 people (a 1.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Polk County, MN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Polk County's population decreased by 407 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 94 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 313 (1.02%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Polk County, MN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Polk County decreased by 1,240 (3.92%). The population was highest at 31,692 in the year 2016 and lowest at 30,412 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.40%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)