Runnels County, TX Population by Year

In 2023, the population of Runnels County was 9,868, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Runnels County's population was 9,884, a decline of 0.08% compared to a population of 9,892 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

Runnels County, TX population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Runnels County decreased by 1,576. In this period, the peak population was 11,444 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 11,444 - -
2001 11,120 -324 -2.83%
2002 10,958 -162 -1.46%
2003 10,757 -201 -1.83%
2004 10,700 -57 -0.53%
2005 10,749 49 0.46%
2006 10,479 -270 -2.51%
2007 10,380 -99 -0.94%
2008 10,296 -84 -0.81%
2009 10,226 -70 -0.68%
2010 10,510 284 2.78%
2011 10,503 -7 -0.07%
2012 10,337 -166 -1.58%
2013 10,197 -140 -1.35%
2014 10,297 100 0.98%
2015 10,387 90 0.87%
2016 10,290 -97 -0.93%
2017 10,275 -15 -0.15%
2018 10,167 -108 -1.05%
2019 10,265 98 0.96%
2020 9,919 -346 -3.37%
2021 9,892 -27 -0.27%
2022 9,884 -8 -0.08%
2023 9,868 -16 -0.16%
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Runnels County, TX population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, Runnels County's population decreased by 934 (8.16%), 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, Runnels County's population decreased by 591 (5.62%), 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, Runnels County's population decreased by 51 (0.51%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

Runnels County's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 9,868.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Runnels County's population peaked in year 2000 at 11,444.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, Runnels County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 9,868.

Runnels County, TX annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Runnels County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.

From 2000 to 2023, Runnels County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.77% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

Runnels County annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2009 to 2010 Runnels County population grew the most, with an increase of 284 people (a 2.78% year-on-year increase)..

From 2019 to 2020 Runnels County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 346 people (a 3.37% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is Runnels County, TX population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Runnels County's population decreased by 24 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 8 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 16 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of Runnels County, TX changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of Runnels County decreased by 329 (3.23%). The population was highest at 10,387 in the year 2015 and lowest at 9,868 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.32%.

References

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Runnels County, TX Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in Runnels County from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Runnels County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Runnels County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Runnels County was 9,868, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Runnels County population was 9,884, a decline of 0.08% compared to a population of 9,892 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Runnels County decreased by 1,576. In this period, the peak population was 11,444 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Runnels County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Runnels County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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