Rains County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rains County increased by 3,793. In this period, the peak population was 12,986 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,193 | - | - |
| 2001 | 9,697 | 504 | 5.48% |
| 2002 | 10,057 | 360 | 3.71% |
| 2003 | 10,400 | 343 | 3.41% |
| 2004 | 10,595 | 195 | 1.88% |
| 2005 | 10,779 | 184 | 1.74% |
| 2006 | 11,059 | 280 | 2.60% |
| 2007 | 11,266 | 207 | 1.87% |
| 2008 | 11,329 | 63 | 0.56% |
| 2009 | 11,297 | -32 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 10,898 | -399 | -3.53% |
| 2011 | 10,990 | 92 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 10,927 | -63 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 11,020 | 93 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 11,001 | -19 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 11,121 | 120 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 11,283 | 162 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 11,713 | 430 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 12,056 | 343 | 2.93% |
| 2019 | 12,401 | 345 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 12,175 | -226 | -1.82% |
| 2021 | 12,463 | 288 | 2.37% |
| 2022 | 12,836 | 373 | 2.99% |
| 2023 | 12,986 | 150 | 1.17% |
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Rains County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rains County's population increased by 1,705 (18.55%), 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, Rains County's population increased by 1,277 (11.72%), 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, Rains County's population increased by 811 (6.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rains County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,986.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rains County's population peaked in year 2023 at 12,986.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rains County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 9,193.
Rains County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rains County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rains County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.79% per year. Overall the population grew 41.26% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rains County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.79% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Rains County population grew the most, with an increase of 504 people (a 5.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Rains County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 399 people (a 3.53% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rains County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rains County's population increased by 523 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 373 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 150 (1.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rains County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rains County increased by 1,966 (17.84%). The population was highest at 12,986 in the year 2023 and lowest at 11,001 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.67%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)