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.
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.
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
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)