Richland County, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richland County increased by 103,262. In this period, the peak population was 425,138 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 | 321,876 | - | - |
| 2001 | 326,593 | 4,717 | 1.47% |
| 2002 | 329,741 | 3,148 | 0.96% |
| 2003 | 333,907 | 4,166 | 1.26% |
| 2004 | 342,194 | 8,287 | 2.48% |
| 2005 | 344,877 | 2,683 | 0.78% |
| 2006 | 351,902 | 7,025 | 2.04% |
| 2007 | 359,947 | 8,045 | 2.29% |
| 2008 | 366,589 | 6,642 | 1.85% |
| 2009 | 372,030 | 5,441 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 385,754 | 13,724 | 3.69% |
| 2011 | 389,333 | 3,579 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 393,205 | 3,872 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 397,015 | 3,810 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 400,688 | 3,673 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 406,455 | 5,767 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 409,569 | 3,114 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 412,492 | 2,923 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 415,159 | 2,667 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 417,027 | 1,868 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 415,671 | -1,356 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 417,294 | 1,623 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 421,526 | 4,232 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 425,138 | 3,612 | 0.86% |
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Richland County, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Richland County's population increased by 63,878 (19.85%), 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 29,917 (7.76%), 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 9,467 (2.28%).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 425,138.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richland County's population peaked in year 2023 at 425,138.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Richland County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 321,876.
Richland County, SC 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 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Richland County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.39% per year. Overall the population grew 32.08% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Richland County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.39% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Richland County population grew the most, with an increase of 13,724 people (a 3.69% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Richland County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,356 people (a 0.33% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Richland County, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Richland County's population increased by 7,844 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4,232 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 3,612 (0.86%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Richland County, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Richland County increased by 28,123 (7.08%). The population was highest at 425,138 in the year 2023 and lowest at 400,688 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.69%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)