Putnam County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Putnam County increased by 5,249. In this period, the peak population was 57,444 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 | 51,713 | - | - |
| 2001 | 51,615 | -98 | -0.19% |
| 2002 | 52,156 | 541 | 1.05% |
| 2003 | 52,894 | 738 | 1.41% |
| 2004 | 53,515 | 621 | 1.17% |
| 2005 | 54,078 | 563 | 1.05% |
| 2006 | 54,732 | 654 | 1.21% |
| 2007 | 55,260 | 528 | 0.96% |
| 2008 | 55,698 | 438 | 0.79% |
| 2009 | 55,874 | 176 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 55,620 | -254 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 56,032 | 412 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 56,448 | 416 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 56,496 | 48 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 56,631 | 135 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 56,601 | -30 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 56,670 | 69 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 56,704 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 56,710 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 56,507 | -203 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 57,444 | 937 | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 57,359 | -85 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 57,063 | -296 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 56,962 | -101 | -0.18% |
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Putnam County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Putnam County's population increased by 3,907 (7.56%), 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 increased by 1,824 (3.28%), 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 482 (0.84%).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 56,962.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Putnam County's population peaked in year 2020 at 57,444.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Putnam County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 51,615.
Putnam County, WV 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 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Putnam County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population grew 10.15% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Putnam County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.44% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Putnam County population grew the most, with an increase of 937 people (a 1.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Putnam County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 296 people (a 0.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Putnam County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Putnam County's population decreased by 397 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 296 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 101 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Putnam County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Putnam County increased by 466 (0.82%). The population was highest at 57,444 in the year 2020 and lowest at 56,507 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)