Putnam County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Putnam County decreased by 500. In this period, the peak population was 6,079 in the year 2003. 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 | 6,061 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,052 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2002 | 6,064 | 12 | 0.20% |
| 2003 | 6,079 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 2004 | 6,023 | -56 | -0.92% |
| 2005 | 5,988 | -35 | -0.58% |
| 2006 | 5,942 | -46 | -0.77% |
| 2007 | 6,001 | 59 | 0.99% |
| 2008 | 6,005 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2009 | 6,013 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 6,014 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 5,978 | -36 | -0.60% |
| 2012 | 5,911 | -67 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 5,854 | -57 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 5,831 | -23 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 5,729 | -102 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 5,702 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 5,696 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 5,740 | 44 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 5,745 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 5,630 | -115 | -2.00% |
| 2021 | 5,588 | -42 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 5,553 | -35 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 5,561 | 8 | 0.14% |
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Putnam County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Putnam County's population decreased by 47 (0.78%), 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, Putnam County's population decreased by 384 (6.39%), 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, Putnam County's population decreased by 69 (1.23%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Putnam County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,561.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Putnam County's population peaked in year 2003 at 6,079.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Putnam County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 5,553.
Putnam County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Putnam County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Putnam County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Putnam County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2006 to 2007 Putnam County population grew the most, with an increase of 59 people (a 0.99% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Putnam County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 115 people (a 2% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Putnam County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Putnam County's population decreased by 27 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 35 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 8 (0.14%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Putnam County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Putnam County decreased by 293 (5.01%). The population was highest at 5,831 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,553 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.51%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)