Richland County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richland County decreased by 3,835. In this period, the peak population was 128,899 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 | 128,899 | - | - |
| 2001 | 128,236 | -663 | -0.51% |
| 2002 | 128,386 | 150 | 0.12% |
| 2003 | 128,313 | -73 | -0.06% |
| 2004 | 128,062 | -251 | -0.20% |
| 2005 | 127,650 | -412 | -0.32% |
| 2006 | 127,157 | -493 | -0.39% |
| 2007 | 126,818 | -339 | -0.27% |
| 2008 | 125,884 | -934 | -0.74% |
| 2009 | 125,008 | -876 | -0.70% |
| 2010 | 124,156 | -852 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 123,151 | -1,005 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 122,645 | -506 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 122,339 | -306 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 122,030 | -309 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 121,720 | -310 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 121,324 | -396 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 120,500 | -824 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 121,117 | 617 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 121,384 | 267 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 124,966 | 3,582 | 2.95% |
| 2021 | 125,341 | 375 | 0.30% |
| 2022 | 125,261 | -80 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 125,064 | -197 | -0.16% |
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Richland County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Richland County's population decreased by 4,743 (3.68%), 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, Richland County's population increased by 810 (0.65%), 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, Richland County's population increased by 98 (0.08%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Richland County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 125,064.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richland County's population peaked in year 2000 at 128,899.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richland County's population was lowest in year 2017 at 120,500.
Richland County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Richland County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Richland County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.13% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.98% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Richland County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.13% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Richland County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,582 people (a 2.95% year-on-year increase)..
From 2010 to 2011 Richland County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,005 people (a 0.81% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Richland County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Richland County's population decreased by 277 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 80 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 197 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Richland County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Richland County increased by 2,725 (2.23%). The population was highest at 125,341 in the year 2021 and lowest at 120,500 in the year 2017. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.23%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)