Randolph County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Randolph County decreased by 900. In this period, the peak population was 29,519 in the year 2013. 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 | 28,250 | - | - |
| 2001 | 28,310 | 60 | 0.21% |
| 2002 | 28,366 | 56 | 0.20% |
| 2003 | 28,241 | -125 | -0.44% |
| 2004 | 28,408 | 167 | 0.59% |
| 2005 | 28,500 | 92 | 0.32% |
| 2006 | 28,649 | 149 | 0.52% |
| 2007 | 28,640 | -9 | -0.03% |
| 2008 | 28,685 | 45 | 0.16% |
| 2009 | 28,725 | 40 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 29,360 | 635 | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 29,432 | 72 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 29,388 | -44 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 29,519 | 131 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 29,371 | -148 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 29,209 | -162 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 29,038 | -171 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 28,896 | -142 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 28,823 | -73 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 28,670 | -153 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 27,892 | -778 | -2.71% |
| 2021 | 27,898 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 27,552 | -346 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 27,350 | -202 | -0.73% |
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Randolph County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Randolph County's population increased by 1,110 (3.93%), 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, Randolph County's population decreased by 1,468 (5%), 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, Randolph County's population decreased by 542 (1.94%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Randolph County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 27,350.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Randolph County's population peaked in year 2013 at 29,519.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Randolph County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 27,350.
Randolph County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Randolph County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Randolph County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.14% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.19% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Randolph County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.14% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Randolph County population grew the most, with an increase of 635 people (a 2.21% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Randolph County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 778 people (a 2.71% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Randolph County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Randolph County's population decreased by 548 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 346 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 202 (0.73%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Randolph County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Randolph County decreased by 2,169 (7.35%). The population was highest at 29,371 in the year 2014 and lowest at 27,350 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.76%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)