Rankin County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rankin County increased by 44,053. In this period, the peak population was 160,417 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 | 116,364 | - | - |
| 2001 | 119,187 | 2,823 | 2.43% |
| 2002 | 121,664 | 2,477 | 2.08% |
| 2003 | 124,856 | 3,192 | 2.62% |
| 2004 | 128,651 | 3,795 | 3.04% |
| 2005 | 132,136 | 3,485 | 2.71% |
| 2006 | 136,259 | 4,123 | 3.12% |
| 2007 | 139,178 | 2,919 | 2.14% |
| 2008 | 141,977 | 2,799 | 2.01% |
| 2009 | 143,845 | 1,868 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 142,518 | -1,327 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 144,209 | 1,691 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 145,833 | 1,624 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 147,361 | 1,528 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 148,464 | 1,103 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 149,507 | 1,043 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 152,093 | 2,586 | 1.73% |
| 2017 | 152,902 | 809 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 154,277 | 1,375 | 0.90% |
| 2019 | 155,342 | 1,065 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 157,162 | 1,820 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 158,123 | 961 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 158,978 | 855 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 160,417 | 1,439 | 0.91% |
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Rankin County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rankin County's population increased by 26,154 (22.48%), 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, Rankin County's population increased by 14,644 (10.28%), 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, Rankin County's population increased by 3,255 (2.07%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rankin County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 160,417.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rankin County's population peaked in year 2023 at 160,417.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rankin County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 116,364.
Rankin County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rankin County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rankin County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.65% per year. Overall the population grew 37.86% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rankin County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.65% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Rankin County population grew the most, with an increase of 4,123 people (a 3.12% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Rankin County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,327 people (a 0.92% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rankin County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rankin County's population increased by 2,294 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 855 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,439 (0.91%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rankin County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rankin County increased by 13,056 (8.86%). The population was highest at 160,417 in the year 2023 and lowest at 148,464 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.85%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)