Ranson, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ranson increased by 2,180. In this period, the peak population was 5,735 in the year 2021. 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 | 3,519 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,513 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2002 | 3,615 | 102 | 2.90% |
| 2003 | 3,820 | 205 | 5.67% |
| 2004 | 3,845 | 25 | 0.65% |
| 2005 | 3,951 | 106 | 2.76% |
| 2006 | 4,157 | 206 | 5.21% |
| 2007 | 4,403 | 246 | 5.92% |
| 2008 | 4,661 | 258 | 5.86% |
| 2009 | 4,779 | 118 | 2.53% |
| 2010 | 4,411 | -368 | -7.70% |
| 2011 | 4,532 | 121 | 2.74% |
| 2012 | 4,594 | 62 | 1.37% |
| 2013 | 4,672 | 78 | 1.70% |
| 2014 | 4,830 | 158 | 3.38% |
| 2015 | 4,913 | 83 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 5,145 | 232 | 4.72% |
| 2017 | 5,161 | 16 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 5,167 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 5,258 | 91 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 5,466 | 208 | 3.96% |
| 2021 | 5,735 | 269 | 4.92% |
| 2022 | 5,667 | -68 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 5,699 | 32 | 0.56% |
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Ranson, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ranson's population increased by 892 (25.35%), 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, Ranson's population increased by 1,055 (23.92%), 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, Ranson's population increased by 233 (4.26%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ranson's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,699.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ranson's population peaked in year 2021 at 5,735.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ranson's population was lowest in year 2001 at 3,513.
Ranson, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ranson grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ranson had an average annual population growth rate of 2.69% per year. Overall the population grew 61.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ranson annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.69% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Ranson population grew the most, with an increase of 269 people (a 4.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Ranson population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 368 people (a 7.70% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ranson, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ranson's population decreased by 36 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 68 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 32 (0.56%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ranson, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ranson increased by 1,027 (21.98%). The population was highest at 5,735 in the year 2021 and lowest at 4,830 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)