Pontotoc County, OK population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pontotoc County increased by 3,239. In this period, the peak population was 38,499 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 | 35,157 | - | - |
| 2001 | 34,944 | -213 | -0.61% |
| 2002 | 35,065 | 121 | 0.35% |
| 2003 | 35,260 | 195 | 0.56% |
| 2004 | 35,366 | 106 | 0.30% |
| 2005 | 35,608 | 242 | 0.68% |
| 2006 | 35,904 | 296 | 0.83% |
| 2007 | 36,582 | 678 | 1.89% |
| 2008 | 37,108 | 526 | 1.44% |
| 2009 | 37,702 | 594 | 1.60% |
| 2010 | 37,594 | -108 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 37,751 | 157 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 38,064 | 313 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 38,162 | 98 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 38,292 | 130 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 38,343 | 51 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 38,499 | 156 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 38,348 | -151 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 38,328 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 38,352 | 24 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 38,095 | -257 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 38,184 | 89 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 38,032 | -152 | -0.40% |
| 2023 | 38,396 | 364 | 0.96% |
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Pontotoc County, OK population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pontotoc County's population increased by 2,437 (6.93%), 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, Pontotoc County's population increased by 501 (1.33%), 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, Pontotoc County's population increased by 301 (0.79%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pontotoc County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 38,396.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pontotoc County's population peaked in year 2016 at 38,499.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pontotoc County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 34,944.
Pontotoc County, OK annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pontotoc County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pontotoc County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.40% per year. Overall the population grew 9.21% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pontotoc County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.40% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Pontotoc County population grew the most, with an increase of 678 people (a 1.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Pontotoc County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 257 people (a 0.67% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pontotoc County, OK population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pontotoc County's population increased by 212 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 152 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 364 (0.96%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pontotoc County, OK changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pontotoc County increased by 234 (0.61%). The population was highest at 38,499 in the year 2016 and lowest at 38,032 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.06%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)