Pottawattamie County, IA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Pottawattamie County was 93,173, a 0.28% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Pottawattamie County's population was 93,434, a decline of 0.25% compared to a population of 93,670 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Pottawattamie County, IA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Pottawattamie County increased by 5,181. In this period, the peak population was 93,670 in the year 2020. 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 87,992 - -
2001 87,788 -204 -0.23%
2002 88,140 352 0.4%
2003 88,366 226 0.26%
2004 89,152 786 0.89%
2005 89,425 273 0.31%
2006 89,907 482 0.54%
2007 90,118 211 0.23%
2008 90,484 366 0.41%
2009 90,907 423 0.47%
2010 93,363 2,456 2.7%
2011 93,517 154 0.16%
2012 92,965 -552 -0.59%
2013 92,923 -42 -0.05%
2014 93,332 409 0.44%
2015 93,657 325 0.35%
2016 93,649 -8 -0.01%
2017 93,563 -86 -0.09%
2018 93,445 -118 -0.13%
2019 93,405 -40 -0.04%
2020 93,670 265 0.28%
2021 93,434 -236 -0.25%
2022 93,173 -261 -0.28%
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Pottawattamie County, IA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Pottawattamie County's population increased by 5,371 (6.10%), 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, Pottawattamie County's population increased by 307 (0.33%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Pottawattamie County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Pottawattamie County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 93,173. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Pottawattamie County's population peaked in year 2020 at 93,670.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Pottawattamie County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 87,788.

Pottawattamie County, IA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Pottawattamie County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Pottawattamie County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.27% per year. Overall the population grew 5.89% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Pottawattamie County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Pottawattamie County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.27% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 497. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Pottawattamie County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,456 (2.70%).

While from 2011 and 2012, Pottawattamie County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 552 (-0.59%).

Things to know

Is Pottawattamie County, IA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pottawattamie County's population decreased by 497 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 236 (0.25%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 261 (0.28%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Pottawattamie County, IA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Pottawattamie County increased by 250 (0.27%). The population was highest at 93,670 in the year 2020 and lowest at 92,923 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.02%.

References

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2023
Pottawattamie County, IA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Pottawattamie County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Pottawattamie County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Pottawattamie County was 93,173, a 0.28% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Pottawattamie County population was 93,434, a decline of 0.25% compared to a population of 93,670 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Pottawattamie County increased by 5,181. In this period, the peak population was 93,670 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Pottawattamie County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Pottawattamie County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Pottawattamie County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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