Roane County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Roane County decreased by 1,702. In this period, the peak population was 15,445 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 | 15,445 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,413 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2002 | 15,299 | -114 | -0.74% |
| 2003 | 15,383 | 84 | 0.55% |
| 2004 | 15,316 | -67 | -0.44% |
| 2005 | 15,380 | 64 | 0.42% |
| 2006 | 15,411 | 31 | 0.20% |
| 2007 | 15,180 | -231 | -1.50% |
| 2008 | 15,008 | -172 | -1.13% |
| 2009 | 14,919 | -89 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 14,897 | -22 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 14,803 | -94 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 14,679 | -124 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 14,609 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 14,597 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 14,379 | -218 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 14,122 | -257 | -1.79% |
| 2017 | 14,020 | -102 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 13,880 | -140 | -1.00% |
| 2019 | 13,651 | -229 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 13,987 | 336 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 13,932 | -55 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 13,833 | -99 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 13,743 | -90 | -0.65% |
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Roane County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Roane County's population decreased by 548 (3.55%), 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, Roane County's population decreased by 910 (6.11%), 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, Roane County's population decreased by 244 (1.74%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Roane County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,743.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Roane County's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,445.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Roane County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 13,651.
Roane County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Roane County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Roane County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.48% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.02% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Roane County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.48% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Roane County population grew the most, with an increase of 336 people (a 2.46% year-on-year increase)..
From 2015 to 2016 Roane County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 257 people (a 1.79% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Roane County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Roane County's population decreased by 189 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 99 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 90 (0.65%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Roane County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Roane County decreased by 866 (5.93%). The population was highest at 14,597 in the year 2014 and lowest at 13,651 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.60%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)