Rice County, KS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rice County decreased by 1,453. In this period, the peak population was 10,713 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 | 10,713 | - | - |
| 2001 | 10,597 | -116 | -1.08% |
| 2002 | 10,514 | -83 | -0.78% |
| 2003 | 10,455 | -59 | -0.56% |
| 2004 | 10,485 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2005 | 10,382 | -103 | -0.98% |
| 2006 | 10,207 | -175 | -1.69% |
| 2007 | 10,085 | -122 | -1.20% |
| 2008 | 10,147 | 62 | 0.61% |
| 2009 | 10,012 | -135 | -1.33% |
| 2010 | 10,116 | 104 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 10,096 | -20 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 9,988 | -108 | -1.07% |
| 2013 | 9,974 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 9,972 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 9,926 | -46 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 9,773 | -153 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 9,559 | -214 | -2.19% |
| 2018 | 9,453 | -106 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 9,512 | 59 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 9,389 | -123 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 9,389 | - | - |
| 2022 | 9,370 | -19 | -0.20% |
| 2023 | 9,260 | -110 | -1.17% |
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Rice County, KS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rice County's population decreased by 597 (5.57%), 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, Rice County's population decreased by 727 (7.19%), 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, Rice County's population decreased by 129 (1.37%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rice County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,260.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rice County's population peaked in year 2000 at 10,713.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rice County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 9,260.
Rice County, KS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rice County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rice County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.59% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rice County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.59% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rice County population grew the most, with an increase of 104 people (a 1.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Rice County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 214 people (a 2.19% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rice County, KS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rice County's population decreased by 129 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 19 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 110 (1.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rice County, KS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rice County decreased by 714 (7.16%). The population was highest at 9,972 in the year 2014 and lowest at 9,260 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.74%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)