Refugio County, TX population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Refugio County decreased by 1,135. In this period, the peak population was 7,801 in the year 2000. 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 | 7,801 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,725 | -76 | -0.97% |
| 2002 | 7,615 | -110 | -1.42% |
| 2003 | 7,504 | -111 | -1.46% |
| 2004 | 7,560 | 56 | 0.75% |
| 2005 | 7,521 | -39 | -0.52% |
| 2006 | 7,457 | -64 | -0.85% |
| 2007 | 7,313 | -144 | -1.93% |
| 2008 | 7,317 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2009 | 7,284 | -33 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 7,376 | 92 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 7,323 | -53 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 7,259 | -64 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 7,283 | 24 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 7,366 | 83 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 7,331 | -35 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 7,275 | -56 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 7,178 | -97 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 6,921 | -257 | -3.58% |
| 2019 | 6,824 | -97 | -1.40% |
| 2020 | 6,748 | -76 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 6,704 | -44 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 6,638 | -66 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 6,666 | 28 | 0.42% |
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Refugio County, TX population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Refugio County's population decreased by 425 (5.45%), 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, Refugio County's population decreased by 628 (8.51%), 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, Refugio County's population decreased by 82 (1.22%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Refugio County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,666.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Refugio County's population peaked in year 2000 at 7,801.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Refugio County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 6,638.
Refugio County, TX annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Refugio County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Refugio County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.63% per year. Overall the population shrank 14.55% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Refugio County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.63% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Refugio County population grew the most, with an increase of 92 people (a 1.26% year-on-year increase)..
From 2017 to 2018 Refugio County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 257 people (a 3.58% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Refugio County, TX population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Refugio County's population decreased by 38 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 66 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 28 (0.42%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Refugio County, TX changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Refugio County decreased by 617 (8.47%). The population was highest at 7,366 in the year 2014 and lowest at 6,638 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.87%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)