Preston County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Preston County increased by 4,847. In this period, the peak population was 34,304 in the year 2021. 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 | 29,252 | - | - |
| 2001 | 29,157 | -95 | -0.32% |
| 2002 | 29,445 | 288 | 0.99% |
| 2003 | 29,504 | 59 | 0.20% |
| 2004 | 29,670 | 166 | 0.56% |
| 2005 | 29,903 | 233 | 0.79% |
| 2006 | 30,297 | 394 | 1.32% |
| 2007 | 30,475 | 178 | 0.59% |
| 2008 | 30,470 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2009 | 30,413 | -57 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 33,546 | 3,133 | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 33,660 | 114 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 33,905 | 245 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 33,693 | -212 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 33,927 | 234 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 33,855 | -72 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 33,802 | -53 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 33,846 | 44 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 33,543 | -303 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 33,479 | -64 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 34,188 | 709 | 2.12% |
| 2021 | 34,304 | 116 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 34,222 | -82 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 34,099 | -123 | -0.36% |
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Preston County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Preston County's population increased by 4,294 (14.68%), 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, Preston County's population increased by 642 (1.91%), 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, Preston County's population decreased by 89 (0.26%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Preston County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 34,099.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Preston County's population peaked in year 2021 at 34,304.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Preston County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 29,157.
Preston County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Preston County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Preston County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.72% per year. Overall the population grew 16.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Preston County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.72% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Preston County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,133 people (a 10.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2017 to 2018 Preston County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 303 people (a 0.90% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Preston County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Preston County's population decreased by 205 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 82 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 123 (0.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Preston County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Preston County increased by 406 (1.20%). The population was highest at 34,304 in the year 2021 and lowest at 33,479 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)